Is it necessary to have a close icon and close button on a modal?

1. Do modals need a close button?
2. Where do you put the Close button on a modal?
3. What is the difference between cancel and close button?
4. What is the use of close button?
5. What is the difference between close and cancel?

Do modals need a close button?

Closing the modal: Always provide a clear close option for users by using a button or an 'x' icon at the top right of the modal.

Where do you put the Close button on a modal?

The upper right corner of a modal window is the common place for the close button X in desktop experience.

What is the difference between cancel and close button?

Presenting two distinct buttons: X for closing the view (with the side effect of saving intermediate work) and Cancel for abandoning the process.

What is the use of close button?

(eXit button) Also called a "close" or "exit" button, clicking or tapping the X removes the current window, dialog box or popup message from the screen. It is also used to delete text and graphics.

What is the difference between close and cancel?

What is the difference between Canceling and Closing a Sales Order? On a sales order you have the option to either "cancel" or "close" the order. A sales order can be "cancelled" if it has no completed invoices against it. If the order does have completed invoices against it, the order can be "closed."