Back button doesn't show search results screen.

[BML]

When I used to key a subject into Google I used to be able to hit the back button and start looking again. This stopped a week or so ago possibly after checking and downloading some updates. I know it only takes a few seconds to start searching again but at 80 years of age I'm running out of the seconds I have left and its very frustrating. Can anyone offer a way to resolve this matter?

 

[Regedit32]

I assume you are using Google Chrome browser to do your Google Search.

What build are you using? The latest build is: Version 59.0.3071.115 (Official Build) (64-bit)

• You can check by clicking the 3 vertical dots on top right side of browser, then select Settings
• In the window that opens, in top left click Settings then click About Chrome
• If its not up to date, it will automatically download the latest build.

I checked my own Chrome, but also checked using Google Search in Microsoft's Edge browser too, and both worked fine in the following scenario:

• Entered a topic in search field
• Pressed Enter key
• Pressed backspace key

I could also press backspace key before pressing Enter to initiate the search​

If you are all ready on the latest build of Google Chrome, then perhaps resetting settings to default status would overcome the issue. To do that:

• Click the 3 vertical dots in top right side of browser, then select Settings
• In the window that opens, in top left click Settings
• Click on Advanced then click Reset

 

[BML]

I followed your instructions and thank you very much because I can now use the Back Button. This appears to me that Google messed it up thereby forcing its users to move onto Google Chrome.
I now have a supplementary little problem in that I can't find mu favourites.

 

[Regedit32]

I now have a supplementary little problem in that I can't find mu favourites.

Click the 3 vertical dots in top right side then select Bookmarks

• Favorites is called Bookmarks in Google Chrome

You can also use your Keyboard shortcuts:

• Ctrl + Shift + B makes Bookmarks appear in the toolbar below Address bar
• Ctrl + Shift + O opens the Bookmarks Manager in the top left corner where you'll be able to see your individual folders, and bookmarked sites
• For a complete list of keyboard shortcuts:

https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/157179?hl=en​