When can a back button have text?
Asked on 06/12/2025
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The back button can have text in the context of Assistive Access. In the session "Customize your app for Assistive Access," it is mentioned that apps not optimized for Assistive Access are displayed in a reduced frame to make room for the back button, which is always shown along the bottom of the device. This back button navigates from the app to the home screen. This implies that the back button in Assistive Access can have text to indicate its function, especially when navigating back to the home screen.
For more details, you can refer to the session Customize your app for Assistive Access (00:01:58).
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