skip to a particular page

is there a function where by people can skip to a particular page as opposed to having to go back through each section with the "back" button?

You may use the skip to page condition if you want to skip a page based on your field answer.

Here is a guide:https://www.jotform.com/help/350-how-to-skip-pages-using-conditional-logic

Please give it a try and let us know how it goes.

In addition, you may also use the Form tabs widget to navigate form pages.

Sample Form https://form.jotform.com/210434299880057

Kindly check it out and let us know if this fits your requirements.