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VA.gov Design System: Autosave
Documents autosave messaging for authenticated form flows, including confirmation that progress is saved, last-saved date and time, placement in form steps, avoiding unauthenticated contexts, and using aria-describedby so screen reader users hear autosave messaging from Continue.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autosave form | Choose autosave form when background progress preservation is safer than relying only on a final Save button. | Editing a field marks that field or section pending without clearing the user's value. | VA.gov supports autosave messaging for authenticated form flows, including saved timestamps and accessibility linkage to Continue. |
| Autosave recovery | Choose autosave recovery when a background save did not complete or cannot prove that the latest value is safe. | The recovery surface appears close to the affected form, section, editor, or submit action and remains until the risk is resolved. | VA.gov supports authenticated autosave messaging, saved timestamps, and accessible linkage to Continue. |
Evidence Role
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Publisher: VA.gov Design System. Last checked: .