Design Principle
Reversible actions let users explore with fewer confirmation interruptions.
Principle Reversible actions let users explore with fewer confirmation interruptions.
Design action Prefer undo for editing, sorting, bulk updates, and deletion; state object, action, and recovery path in toast or history.
Examples Positive example: Creative tools, CMS, project management, and bulk list operations frequently change data. Counterexample: Every low-risk action opens a confirmation dialog.
Apply when Creative tools, CMS, project management, and bulk list operations frequently change data. Users need to judge state, scope, risk, or next action quickly.
Source notes Source note: Synthesized from Apple HIG, Material Design, GOV.UK/Polaris/Atlassian component practices, and interaction accessibility principles.
Agent Directive
Prefer undo for editing, sorting, bulk updates, and deletion; state object, action, and recovery path in toast or history.