name: "Modals"
description: "Dialog overlays that display content above the main interface, requiring user interaction to continue with the underlying workflow."
category: "Overlay"
slds_classes:
  root: "slds-modal"
  elements:
    - class: "slds-modal__container"
      description: "Container for modal content"
      purpose: "Centers and constrains modal dialog"
    - class: "slds-modal__header"
      description: "Header section of the modal"
      purpose: "Contains title and close action"
    - class: "slds-modal__content"
      description: "Main content area of the modal"
      purpose: "Contains the primary modal content"
    - class: "slds-modal__footer"
      description: "Footer section of the modal"
      purpose: "Contains action buttons and controls"
    - class: "slds-backdrop"
      description: "Background overlay"
      purpose: "Dims background and captures clicks"
  modifiers:
    - class: "slds-modal_small"
      description: "Small modal size"
      usage: "For simple confirmations or minimal content"
    - class: "slds-modal_medium"
      description: "Medium modal size (default)"
      usage: "Standard modal size for most use cases"
    - class: "slds-modal_large"
      description: "Large modal size"
      usage: "For complex forms or detailed content"
    - class: "slds-modal_full"
      description: "Full-screen modal"
      usage: "For complex workflows or mobile experiences"
    - class: "slds-fade-in-open"
      description: "Animation for opening modal"
      usage: "Smooth fade-in transition"
  states:
    - class: "slds-backdrop_open"
      description: "Open state for backdrop"
      trigger: "When modal is visible"
variants:
  - name: "Base"
    description: "Standard modal dialog"
    classes:
      - "slds-modal"
    usage_context: "Default modal implementation"
    differences: "Centered dialog with header, content, and footer"
lightning_component:
  name: "Various (lightning-modal-*)"
  url: "https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/component-library/bundle/lightning-modal-header"
  mapping_notes: "Mapped through lightning-modal-header, lightning-modal-body, lightning-modal-footer components"
accessibility:
  keyboard_support:
    - "Tab to cycle through interactive elements within modal"
    - "Escape to close modal"
    - "Focus trapped within modal while open"
    - "Focus returned to trigger element on close"
  screen_reader:
    - "Modal purpose announced when opened"
    - "Content structure conveyed through proper markup"
    - "Close action clearly identified"
  aria_attributes:
    - "role='dialog' for modal container"
    - "aria-labelledby pointing to modal title"
    - "aria-describedby for modal content when appropriate"
    - "aria-modal='true' to indicate modal state"
    - "aria-hidden='true' on background content"
usage_guidelines:
  when_to_use:
    - "For critical information that requires user attention"
    - "For complex forms or workflows"
    - "When you need to interrupt the current workflow"
    - "For confirmations of destructive actions"
  when_not_to_use:
    - "For simple notifications (use toast instead)"
    - "For non-critical information"
    - "When users need to reference background content"
    - "For progressive enhancement (use inline expansion)"
  best_practices:
    - "Provide clear modal title and purpose"
    - "Include obvious way to close or cancel"
    - "Keep modal content focused and concise"
    - "Use appropriate modal size for content"
    - "Implement proper focus management"
    - "Avoid stacking multiple modals"
  common_mistakes:
    - "Making modals too large or complex"
    - "Poor focus management implementation"
    - "Missing or unclear close options"
    - "Overusing modals for non-critical content"
code_examples:
  - title: "Basic Modal"
    code: |
      <section role="dialog" tabindex="-1" aria-labelledby="modal-heading-01" aria-modal="true" aria-describedby="modal-content-id-1" class="slds-modal slds-fade-in-open">
            <div class="slds-modal__container">
              <header class="slds-modal__header">
                <button class="slds-button slds-button_icon slds-modal__close slds-button_icon-inverse" title="Close">
                  <svg class="slds-button__icon slds-button__icon_large" aria-hidden="true">
                    <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/utility-sprite/svg/symbols.svg#close"></use>
                  </svg>
                  <span class="slds-assistive-text">Close</span>
                </button>
                <h2 id="modal-heading-01" class="slds-modal__title slds-hyphenate">Modal Header</h2>
              </header>
              <div class="slds-modal__content slds-var-p-around_medium" id="modal-content-id-1">
                <p>Modal body content goes here...</p>
              </div>
              <footer class="slds-modal__footer">
                <button class="slds-button slds-button_neutral">Cancel</button>
                <button class="slds-button slds-button_brand">Save</button>
              </footer>
            </div>
            </section>
            <div class="slds-backdrop slds-backdrop_open"></div>
styling_hooks:
  - name: "--slds-c-modal-color-background"
    description: "Background color for modal"
    category: "color"
  - name: "--slds-c-modal-radius-border"
    description: "Border radius for modal"
    category: "border"
dependencies:
  css_files:
    - "modal.css"
    - "backdrop.css"
    - "button.css"
  javascript:
    - "modal.js"
  icons:
    - "utility-sprite.svg"
  other_components:
    - "button"
    - "button-icon"
    - "backdrop"
related_components:
  - name: "Prompt"
    relationship: "variant"
    description: "Simplified modal for confirmations"
  - name: "Popovers"
    relationship: "alternative"
    description: "Alternative overlay for contextual content"
  - name: "Toast"
    relationship: "alternative"
    description: "Alternative for simple notifications"
references:
  official_docs: "https://v1.lightningdesignsystem.com/components/modals/"
metadata:
  version: "1.0.0"
  last_updated: "2025-11-12"
  review_status: "complete"
  notes: " Cleaned invalid classes and CSS variables on 2025-11-12 using slds-plus.css as source of truth."