Within the product page, I’d like to add back arrow or back button. This button would be located in the top left corner of the product page and send them back to their previous location.
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where do you need this button?
I need the button in the top left corner of the page, below the navigation menu.
How to add Back button on products browsing page, checkout page and continue shopping button at check out or payment page.
try this cocde
Go to the Online store > Theme > Sections > main-product-template.liquid file and add following code where you want to add Back button.
back