Users make mistakes and change their minds, so every state needs a clearly marked way out.
Heuristic · Nielsen heuristics
Tag
undo
Entries tagged undo, drawn from across the library. Tags cut through the section structure, which is where most of the useful connections are.
5 entries across 2 sections
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An interface people can explore without fear produces confident users and fewer support tickets.
Principle · Interaction
Actions that remove or destroy, which need separation in space, distinct styling and a recovery path.
Pattern · Safety
Reversing the last action, which is the single highest-value safety mechanism in most products.
Pattern · Safety
A brief confirmation that disappears, which makes it unsuitable for anything the user must act on.
Component · Feedback