Backspace browser back prevent

[tripwater]

I am working on a web app that will be used in a warehouse and by receiving docks, forklift drivers etc. So I know that this request would be frowned upon for normal use but I have forms with many, many lines of info that has to be typed/scanned. The problem is, if the user does not have the focus in a field and hits backspace to make a correction thinking they are in the field, the backspace key will, as you know, go back one page causing them to lose what info they just scanned or entered.

Is there a way to disable the backspace key from telling the browser to go back one page using JS but still work as a backspace key when they type?

Thank you for any help.

[sciguyryan]

As far as I know (I've tried this myself) it can not be done.

One trick would be to use a textarea instead of a textbox as the backspace works normal in it.


RyanJ