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Questions tagged [modal-windows]

A graphical control element subordinate to an application's main window that requires users to interact with it before it can return to operating the parent application.

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Should modal dialogs be movable?

We use modal dialogs in a web application for actions that require the users to take an action, like log in or configure something before being able to proceed. We fixed a few layout issues and now have them automatically centered and sized. They…
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Drawing users' attention to unrecoverable actions?

We're working on an internal business app, and throughout the process the users have been very involved in all aspects of the design. They have explained their workflow, terminology, etc. and the app models that as closely as possible, with their…
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Is it fine to show another dialog when your current state is already on a dialog screen?

Please see example video link. I'm already on a dialog screen then when I deleted the task it shows again another dialog. Is this a good UX? any thought? example video showing the dialog Thanks guys :)
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Actions after saving a state

I am building an application for a scanner. Part of the application is a profile management section where a user can change settings for profiles. The user can change one profile at a time and return to the application or s/he can change many…
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Should I re-center a dialog when I update its contents?

I've been creating a modal exception dialog to tell the user if something has gone wrong. It should be intended for major errors that could seriously alter the user experience or functionality of the application. It could also be used to warn the…
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Best indicator for launching modal in mobile

In mobile, using a simple right chevron in a list item, most people globally understand clicking that element to bring them to a new page. But with modals, the standard launching platform/object tends to be a button. But a button is ambiguous. I'd…
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Modal affordance patterns

I'm trying to come up with a way to ensure the user expects a modal to open when clicking a button in my interface. This modal has options from which the user changes the content inside the same page (not exactly filters or order). Is there a…
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Dynamic or Fixed height for Modal window

Need your help to clarify one query related to the modal. My question is whether the modal height should be dynamic or fixed? Dynamic I refer to is that the modal height varies based on the amount of content & fixed modal will always have a fixed…
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Feedback modal upon exiting beta

We're releasing a new feature which will be beta tested. We're exploring ways in which we can collect feedback about the feature and one way was to surface a modal if the user decides to opt-out of the beta. At this point, we would display a modal,…
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Address verification and multi step modal dialogue

We are designing an interface where the user navigates to a page where s/he is presented with a grid of existing business profile data (e.g. business name, address, website, etc). When the user wants to add a new business, s/he clicks an icon and is…
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How should I indicate to users that Escape can close a modal?

The modal windows on our site have a Close button (X) in the upper right corner, and for years that's been the only way to close them. I just added the ability to close modals by pressing the Esc key. I want to let our longterm users (and our new…
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How do I present a verification process that resulted from an action in a modal dialog?

I need to create a modal dialog (one that comes form the system) which asks for the license key and when confirmed there should appear a verification icon to indicate progress (although this would not take long - but users need feedback in case of…
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Should overlayed modal cover banner or shouldn't?

We have in our application some screens where we use modals. Recently I have spent some time arguing with my teammates should modal's overlay cover banners and other elements or some elements should always be visible. I think that it's the essence…
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Modal on the mobile: is bottom the best place for the close button?

I have a modal/lightbox with the gallery on the mobile (it doesn’t have action buttons, so no chance for cancel button). Considering latest research on thumb zones, does it make sense to move “close“ and/or other actions to the bottom…
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