# prev

> FullCalendar v1 documentation, for an old release. Web version: https://legacy.fullcalendar.io/v1/prev
>
> Latest version (v7): https://fullcalendar.io/docs/Calendar-prev.md

Moves the calendar one step back (either by a month, week, or day).

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.fullCalendar( 'prev' )
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If the calendar is in `month` view, will move the calendar back one month.

If the calendar is in `basicWeek` or `agendaWeek`, will move the calendar back one week.

If the calendar is in `basicDay` or `agendaDay`, will move the calendar back one day.

Example using `prev` with an external button:

```js
$('#my-prev-button').click(function() {
  $('#calendar').fullCalendar('prev');
});
```

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In versions 1.0 through 1.2.1, this option was known as *prevMonth*.
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