Apply would change the current items in the list. Save would save changes for next list of items to be added.
- Where do you put Save and Cancel buttons?
- Can there be 2 primary buttons?
- Should save button be on left or right?
- What is a button called in UX?
Where do you put Save and Cancel buttons?
On a normal form, Save should be under the form fields. Cancel should be to the left or right of Save, but not too close to avoid tragic mistakes. Luke W's Web Application Form Design page has some illuminating diagrams. Your form is unusual in that you want the buttons to be at the top.
Can there be 2 primary buttons?
Primary. Primary buttons are used for actions such as 'Submit', 'Continue', 'Finish', or 'Log in'. They enable the user to complete the most important action on the page. There should only ever be one primary button on a page.
Should save button be on left or right?
Considering that your users will typically navigate to one category, make a change, then click Save Changes, I think placing the button at the bottom/left is best. If your users were frequently making changes across multiple categories, then you'd have a good argument for placing the button at the top.
What is a button called in UX?
CTA button
A call-to-action (CTA) button is an interactive element of a user interface that's aimed at encouraging a user to take a certain action. This action presents a conversion for a particular page or screen (for example buy, contact, subscribe, etc.), in other words, it turns a passive user into active.