Back to Top Button

You might say

After someone scrolls way down, show a button in the bottom right that takes them back to the top.

Return quickly to the top of a long pageA back-to-top control is useful after substantial scrolling, especially when important navigation sits at the top. Keep it out of the way and reveal it only after the user has moved far enough. It does not solve a poorly structured page.
BackTop

When to use it

  • Long article
  • Long catalog or feed
    All states
  • Documentation page
  • A page whose main controls are at the top
    Appears after you scroll far enough

When NOT to use it

  • Show it before the user scrolls
  • Use it on a short page
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  • Cover mobile content or another floating action
  • Treat it as a replacement for clear navigation and sections
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Anatomy
The button appears after the reader scrolls down the page
Fix it in the lower-right corner; clicking scrolls smoothly to the top
Use a clear upward arrow; add text when the meaning is unclear
Variants
Circle
A compact default for standard pages
Square
When the interface has a strong visual style, match its other buttons
With Text
When you need to clearly explain what a button does
Typical use cases
Long article
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Product catalog
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Documentation
Activity feed
Quick start Installation Component Update log
Quick Start