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Asked: 2026-05-25T15:08:56+00:00

The question I have is about the general functionality of the back button in

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The question I have is about the general functionality of the back button in wizards. I was thinking about the possible behaviors of this button and I couldn’t find any clue which one is the right choice between these two options.

1- It should show the previous page and the changes made in the current form shouldn’t be saved.

2- It should show the previous page and the changes made in the current form should be saved.

I would like to know which option you think is the correct behavior for the back button and why.

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  1. Editorial Team

    The pretty sensible Windows guideline from Microsoft is;

    Preserve user selections through navigation.

    For example, if the user
    makes changes, clicks Back and then Next, those changes should be
    preserved. Users don’t expect to have to re-enter changes unless they
    explicitly chose to clear them.

    See UX Wizards guide.

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