firefox backspace to go back not working

Use the ALT+LEFT keyboard shortcut instead of Backspace. Set the browser. backspace_action to 0 in the about:config settings panel to re-enable support for the Backspace key as a Back button.

1. Why does Backspace not go back anymore?
2. How do you go back in backspace?
3. How do you fix a backspace key?
4. How do you go back a page on Firefox?

Why does Backspace not go back anymore?

Google Chrome has disabled the feature to navigate to the previous page using the backspace button on the keyboard. This change was brought by the developers with the release of Chrome 52. Now, Chrome users can go back to the previous page using the Alt+Left Arrow key combination.

How do you go back in backspace?

Google has now published an official extension: 'Go Back With Backspace', to re-enable the backspace button as the hotkey for 'back'. Re-enables the backspace key as a back navigation button (except when writing text).

How do you fix a backspace key?

Follow these to turn off these two feature to get your backspace work again:

1. Type ease in the search box from Start. Then click Ease of Access keyboard settings.
2. Make sure the status of Sticky Keys and Filter Keys are all set to Off. If you see On, switch to Off.
3. Your backspace key should work now.

How do you go back a page on Firefox?

By the way, by default, these keyboard shortcuts also will navigate "back":

1. Backspace key, when you're not in an editing control (this can be disabled if it causes problems, see browser. backspace_action)
2. Alt+Left Arrow (Alt+Right Arrow goes Forward)