In search of "Confirm on Exit" javascript!

ILLIC1T · #1 (**permalink**) 08-03-03, 01:57 PM

Hey
I'm looking for a javascript that'll ask users if they really wanna leave when they choose to close the page... its a pretty simple script, but i cant seem to find it ANYWHERE!

Thanks for ur help ppl

Henry · #2 (**permalink**) 08-04-03, 05:54 AM

ok i this is a warning sorta message might be what u want:

<html>
<head>

<script type="text/javascript">
function mymessage()
{
alert("This message was triggered from the onunload event")
}
</script>
</head>

<body onunload="mymessage()">

<p>close this window and watch the warning box come up!</p>
</body>

</html>

ILLIC1T · #3 (**permalink**) 08-04-03, 01:32 PM

Thanks, I'll try it.

Asim · #4 (**permalink**) 08-05-03, 09:08 PM

but I have seen such a script that has two buttons OK and CANCEL
It informs the user that they are about to close this page. if they click cancel the page won't close but when they click ok it will close.

Can u send me that script plz.

Asim

MadDog · #5 (**permalink**) 08-05-03, 10:57 PM

Try this:

Edit: That doesnt work, give me a min to update code....

Henry · #6 (**permalink**) 08-05-03, 10:59 PM

oh easy just place a confirm box instaed of a prompt box and use the if statement to control the buttons happenings

BuildHome · #7 (**permalink**) 08-05-03, 11:15 PM

This code will work:

Code:

<html>
<head>

<script language="javascript">
function mymessage()
{
alert("This message was triggered from the onunload event");
}
</script>
</head>

<body onunload="mymessage()">

<p>close this window and watch the warning box come up!</p>
</body>

</html>