Way is a good spot for a back button

Asked on 07/31/2024

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A good spot for a back button can vary depending on the platform and the design guidelines you are following. Here are some insights from different sessions at WWDC that might help:

  1. Xcode Essentials: In Xcode, the back button is located in the navigation bar at the top of the window. This placement is intuitive as it aligns with other navigation controls, making it easier to reach and use. You can also click and hold the back button to see a full history and jump to the desired location without multiple clicks. Xcode essentials

  2. Elevate your tab and sidebar experience in iPadOS: For iPadOS, the navigation bar is also at the top of the app, close to other navigation controls. This consistency helps users navigate easily across different devices. Tabs and sidebars are used to provide quick access to top-level destinations, and the back button should be placed in a way that it is easily accessible and does not clutter the interface. Elevate your tab and sidebar experience in iPadOS

  3. Design great visionOS apps: In visionOS, controls like tab bars and toolbars can live outside the main window but are still anchored to the view. This ensures a clear delineation of what the app offers and how to navigate its content. The back button should be placed in a way that it is easily accessible and does not float arbitrarily in the user's field of view. Design great visionOS apps

Relevant Sessions

  1. Xcode essentials
  2. Elevate your tab and sidebar experience in iPadOS
  3. Design great visionOS apps

These sessions provide a comprehensive understanding of where to place navigation controls, including the back button, to ensure a seamless user experience across different Apple platforms.