This principle emphasizes the importance of providing users with easily identifiable exit options in your design. It ensures that users always feel in control of their actions and can leave or change course when they want to, reducing user anxiety and improving overall user experience.
Do
Always provide a clear and easy way to close a dialog or cancel an operation
Place exit options in intuitive locations
Ensure exit options are clearly distinguishable from other elements
Avoid
Do not trap users in certain sections of your site or app
Avoid making exit options hard to find or ambiguous
Do not force users to complete unnecessary steps before they can exit