Open previous step
Function: Open previous step
This action allows you to easily navigate back to the previous step within a multi-step process or form, often called a "stepper." It's perfect for users who need to review or edit information they entered in an earlier stage of a workflow.
Input
- Stepper UI Element: This is the specific multi-step component on your application screen that you want to control. You need to select the exact stepper element for which you wish to open the previous step.
Execution Flow
Real-Life Examples
Here are some scenarios where you might use the "Open previous step" action:
Example 1: Online Order Checkout
Imagine you have an online store checkout process with steps like "Shipping Information," "Payment Details," and "Review Order."
- Inputs:
- Stepper UI Element:
Checkout Process Stepper
- Stepper UI Element:
- Result: If the user is on "Payment Details" and clicks a "Back" button, the
Checkout Process Stepperwill automatically navigate back to the "Shipping Information" step, allowing them to make changes.
Example 2: Job Application Wizard
Consider a multi-page job application form where users fill out "Personal Details," "Work Experience," and "Education."
- Inputs:
- Stepper UI Element:
Job Application Wizard
- Stepper UI Element:
- Result: A user on the "Education" step realizes they made a mistake in their "Personal Details." By triggering this action, the
Job Application Wizardwill move back to the "Work Experience" step, and if triggered again, to "Personal Details."
Example 3: Onboarding Guide for New Employees
You've built an interactive onboarding guide for new hires, covering "Welcome," "Company Policies," and "Team Introduction."
- Inputs:
- Stepper UI Element:
New Employee Onboarding Guide
- Stepper UI Element:
- Result: A new employee is reviewing "Team Introduction" but wants to quickly re-read a section in "Company Policies." Activating this action will take them back to the "Company Policies" step in the
New Employee Onboarding Guide.