# Action Sheet — Mobile app

The sheet that slides up from the bottom of the screen to present options or confirmations — the mobile equivalent of a dropdown menu or modal dialog.

Source: https://www.checklist.design/mobile/action-sheet

## Items

### Heading and actions
Similar to modals, there must be a clear heading outline the purpose of the action sheet, along with relevant actions the user can select to continue

### Swipe or backdrop dismiss
The sheet is dismissible by dragging it down or tapping the dimmed area behind it, along with the expected close button

### Destructive action styling
Any destructive option — delete, remove, block — styled in red and positioned last, separated from safe actions.

_Tip: Users scan top-to-bottom and tap quickly — a destructive action buried at the bottom prevents accidental taps._

### Cancel action
A clearly labelled cancel/close option that dismisses the sheet without taking any action

_Tip: Typically the secondary action, similar to a desktop modal_

### Snap points (if expandable)
Defining where the action sheet expands or compresses to on resize, instead of it being free-form

_Tip: A drag handle at the top of the sheet indicates the action sheet can be expanded (or dismissed)_

### Content scrollability
Consider what stickies as you scroll so the sheet remains contextual, and that the sheet stays fixed in position on scroll

_Tip: Similar to modals, it's best to avoid scrollability here unless you cannot avoid it_

### Keyboard relation
Consider the action sheet size and responsiveness if keyboard needs to be triggered while it is active

### Backdrop dimming
The screen behind darkened to draw focus to the action sheet

## 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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