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Back link
Documents Back link use in multi-page transactions, placement before main content, never combining it with breadcrumbs, returning to the previous page in its last-seen state, JavaScript fallback behavior, and clearer text for complex journeys.
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| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back link | Choose a Back link on question pages and other multi-page transaction pages where users may need to return one step. | Activating the Back link returns one service step or previous transaction page, not a parent hierarchy page. | GOV.UK defines Back links for multi-page transactions, requires previous-page state restoration, places them before main content, and forbids combining them with breadcrumbs. |
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Publisher: GOV.UK Design System. Last checked: .