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- What is the difference between overlay and modal?
- What is modal overlay website?
- What is an overlay in UX?
What is the difference between overlay and modal?
A modal is something where you are doing work inside that new box rather than in the content that's underneath it. So a sign-in form that overlays, that pops up over the rest of the content, but that doesn't allow you to engage with this content underneath it, that would be considered a modal.
What is modal overlay website?
In a modal overlay, the content on the page is disabled until the user explicitly interacts with the overlay. This type of popup tends to be the most hated version because it is the most disruptive — it interrupts users and forces them to take an action inside the popup instead of continuing their tasks.
What is an overlay in UX?
An overlay provides contextual information and options in form of an additional layer on top of the current state of the interface. They are either purposefully interruptive like modals or augmenting like popovers and tooltips.
