Button placement and order
August 19, 2025
Different placements and orders of buttons, especially navigation buttons, can create unnecessary confusion for users. This applies in forms, step-by-step processes, dialogs, and popovers, where buttons often guide the user forward or complete an action. Shared patterns for button order and placement can contribute to a more predictable and inclusive experience.
Work in progress
A cross-agency working group is working in autumn 2025 to develop shared guidelines and recommendations on this topic. We greatly appreciate input from anyone with relevant experience, insights, or user testing results. Please share your thoughts in the related discussion thread on github.com.
