wstecz

Wstecz is a Polish adverb meaning back, toward the rear, or in reverse. It describes backward movement, reversal of order, or returning to a previous state. In everyday language it can refer to physical directions (going backward) or to the reversal of a process or sequence. In standard text, wstecz is written as one word and is typically lowercase, unless it appears as the label of a user interface element where it is capitalized as Wstecz.

In computing and digital interfaces, Wstecz is the common Polish label for a Back button in websites, applications, and software. It functions as a navigational cue indicating movement to the previous page or screen. Polish localizations often pair it with other navigational labels such as Dalej (Next) or Naprzód, depending on the platform’s terminology and style guidelines.

Usage and nuance: while wstecz serves as a general directional term, speakers may choose verbs like cofnij się or wróć in informal or imperative contexts to convey “go back” more explicitly. The noun form cofanie refers to the act of moving backward or undoing an action. Wstecz should not be used as a proper noun or place name; it is a common lexical item in Polish.

See also:

- Cofnij

- Cofanie

- Wróć

- Nawigacja

- Lokalizacja interfejsu użytkownika