link back to previous page using $_SERVER HTTP REFER?

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How can I do a “back” link on PHP pages?

Can someone please show me where i am going wrong. I have a link accessible from various pages that goes to another page, once the user is done on that page they can click a link 'back' which should take them to the previous page they was on.

I am trying to use the following code but it won't respond, won't link to anywhere and just stays on the current page.

If anyone can offer a way of doing what i am trying to achieve that be great thanks.

<a href="<?php $_SERVER['HTTP_REFERER'] ?>"><< Back</a>

Also note that this input header isn't always defined. – mario Jan 02 '13 at 00:05 — mario, Jan 02 '13 at 00:05

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 02 '13 at 00:05

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You need to echo the result.

<a href="<?php echo $_SERVER['HTTP_REFERER']; ?>"><< Back</a>

Otherwise, PHP will not print anything.

answered Jan 02 '13 at 00:05

RageD

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link back to previous page using $_SERVER HTTP REFER?

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