Why modal on modal is bad?

1. Why is modal on modal bad?
2. Can you have a modal over a modal?
3. Why modal windows are bad?
4. Are nested modals bad?

Why is modal on modal bad?

They obscure the content beneath. They can't fit a lot of information within them (they shouldn't overflow the size of the viewport) On small screens they are often confused with a new page and the back button breaks (because it's a modal, not a new screen)

Can you have a modal over a modal?

To open a modal from another modal can be done simply by using the events that Bootstrap provides such as show. bs. modal . You may also want some CSS to handle the backdrop overlays.

Why modal windows are bad?

Modal windows are horrible, they interrupt the user's workflow, demand attention and block important information on the screen. The belief is that when users see a modal, they get scared and completely forget what they've been doing.

Are nested modals 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.