Safari jumps to top of previous page when using back button

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Safari jumps to top of previous page when using back button

Recently when I’m browsing with safari on my iPad, when I use either the back button or swipe gesture to go back a webpage after clicking a link, the page briefly shows the previous position where the link was, then jumps to the top of the page. This jumping never used to happen and it used to stay where the link was, which was much more useful when browsing. Does anyone know what is causing safari to jump to the top of the page?

iPad Air 2 running iOS 13.6

iPad Air 2, iPadOS 13

Posted on Aug 19, 2020 2:40 PM

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i_rina

Community Specialist

Aug 20, 2020 9:30 AM in response to mark.jackson333

Hello Mark,

Thanks for choosing the Apple Support Communities. If we understand correctly, you are experiencing Safari jumping to the top of the page when you tap a link. Keeping your place on Safari is important, and we can understand why you'd want to find a resolution.

Make sure your iPhone is up to date, as the updates contain stability fixes that can resolve issues like yours, as well as important security updates to keep your iPhone safe.

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

if this continues after updating, let's force close and re-open Safari, and see what happens.

How to force an app to close on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Cheers!

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Answer 2

Aug 20, 2020 6:44 PM in response to mark.jackson333

In Safari, and especially if you are down a few screens in these communities, perform a right/control-click or two-finger tap near the top of the Page, and click the left pointing arrow from the secondary menu to return to the top of the current web page.

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