#65
Use back link correctly
Pages and Layouts · Practitioner
What is this skill?
Using the back link correctly involves implementing browser-style back navigation that works reliably, understanding when to use JavaScript history vs explicit URLs.
Why is it important?
- User expectation – Users expect back links to work like the browser back button
- Journey integrity – Incorrect back links can break user flows
- Accessibility – Back links must be keyboard accessible and properly labelled
- Design system compliance – GOV.UK and NHS patterns specify back link behaviour