What is automatically resume an open session in the same browser?
This feature enables authors to allow end-users to automatically resume an open session. End-users can leave and return to their session at any time. When they return, they can pick up right where they left off. Authors simply need to switch on the feature toggle Automatically resume session when returning to Module in the Publishing Settings of their Module.
Why would you use automatically resume an open session in the same browser?
The feature automatically resume an open session in the same browser significantly enhances the end-user experience. While options like Come Back Later and Restart This Page and Resume Session URL and Session ID have been available to authors for some time now, this feature allows end-users to easily resume a session, without needing to understand or search their device for "Personal URLs". All they have to do is access the Module through the general link in the same browser they used initially.
How to use automatically resume an open session in the same browser
To enable this feature, simply access the Publication suite by selecting the blue 🚀 Publish button in the right-hand corner of your Module, then the Publish to Test / Live button where you can use the toggle switch to select Automatically resume session when returning to module.
Known limitations
- End-users do not yet receive a hint that their data will be saved
- Input on the current stage will not be saved unless the Next button has been selected