Editing synced patterns does not use browser history

[ajgagnon]

Description

Right now, when you click "Edit Original" on block patterns, it does not use browser history. While the back button in the editor UI does work, it is hard to spot and easy to miss. The user's default reaction is to click the back button in the browser.

Step-by-step reproduction instructions

1. Create a synced pattern.
2. Click "Edit Original".
3. Click your browser's back button.

Screenshots, screen recording, code snippet

Zight.Recording.Apr.18.mp4

Environment info

• Gutenberg 18.1.2
• WordPress 6.5.2

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Yes

Please confirm that you have tested with all plugins deactivated except Gutenberg.

Yes

[talldan]

Thanks for reporting. It is a known issue. The same problem has existed with the editing of templates for a while now too, and editing patterns works the same way. I don't think it will be a quick fix.

I'm not seeing any issues that talk about a solution for this, but my understanding is that it may be fixed in the future by two different efforts:

• Improvements to routing architecture - Site Editor and Admin Redesign: Build a solid routing foundation. #60584
• Unification of post and site editors - The great unification #41717