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Design User Control

Feedback & States · user control

Updated 2026-07-28

Users should feel they are driving.
Provide:

Cancel:

Stop actions.

Undo:

Reverse mistakes.

Edit:

Change decisions.

Preferences:

Adjust behavior.

Avoid:

Forced flows.
Hidden exits.
Trapped states.

Control creates comfort.

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