I'm writing a web application using Netbeans (v6.5.1) and Java. I'm using Tomcat on the server side.

If I create a page with a 'Return' button (which takes me to a previous
page) as well as a text field and a 'Search' button, I find that typing
a <CR> character activates the 'Return' button. I want that character to
either be ignored completely or fire the Search button. How do I change
the focus for that specific character?

I assume this will involve javascript, but I'm not a javascript expert, and I don't know what is required. Any pointers to sample code, or an explanation of how it should work would be appreciated...

thanks,

nbc

Hi

Normally the first submit button is "clicked" when you hit enter in a text field. So you can simply put the search button before the return button. Or you can use input type=button instead of input type=submit, so the form is not submitted:

<form action="#" method="post">
<input type="text" name="textField" />
<input type="button" onClick="history.go(-1)" value="Return to previous page" />
<input type="submit" value="Search" />
</form>