- What can I use instead of modal?
- Is nested modal bad?
- What are nested modals?
- What is the difference between dialog and modal?
What can I use instead of modal?
Consider Nonmodal Dialogs Instead
In situations where the task is not critical, a nonmodal dialog might be appropriate. Nonmodal dialogs are less offensive than modal ones because they allow users to continue their activity and ignore them if they are irrelevant.
Is nested modal bad?
Using nested modals is a thing you want to avoid in your design. They interrupt the flow, make users feel lost and confused, steal screen space, and don't behave well with some UI toolkits.
What are nested modals?
What is a nested modal? Visual representation of nested modals. A modal is a dialog that covers the primary content on a screen and forces a user to take an action to return. A nested modal is when two or more modals stack upon each other.
What is the difference between dialog and modal?
Dialog (dialogue): A conversation between two people. In a user interface, a dialog is a “conversation” between the system and the user. Mode: A special state of the system in which the same system has somewhat different user interfaces.