# Modal — Design system

A modal is a dialog box or popup window that appears on top of the main content, requiring user attention or interaction before returning to the main interface. It creates a focused experience by temporarily disabling the underlying page and dimming the background.

Source: https://www.checklist.design/design-system/modal

## Items

### Title
Clear, simple text explaining the action of the modal

_Tip: Ensure your icon is recognisable in all possible sizes it's displayed at, and whether the detail needs to be simplified at a smaller size_

### Actionable item
A button or link to continue or close the event

_Tip: Users should always have an idea where they will be going to, or what event will happen before clicking a button If your button has generic copy such as 'Okay' or 'Cancel', include a label above it describing the event or purpose of the button_

### Close action
A way to exit the modal

### Responsiveness
Consider the size of the modal on different device sizes, and whether a modal is suitable on all

_Tip: On mobile, adapt the modal to full screen to gain more space_

### Background change behind modal
Darken, blur or lighten - change the background behind the modal to bring focus to it

### Description
Incase they require more information to understand how to make their decision

## License for the Checklist Design collection

Checklist Design collection: https://github.com/Checklist-Design/skills
Snapshot: bfae71e507b1b7c03c12e0756402b60eb80f5d14 · Imported: 2026-11-12
Republished under the MIT License. Original checklist text belongs to Checklist Design.

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