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Modal

The modal component displays content in an overlay that requires merchant attention. Use modals to present critical information, confirmations, or focused tasks while maintaining page context.

Modals block interaction with the underlying interface until the merchant resolves the modal content.

Modals don't automatically handle state management or persistence, so manage visibility and lifecycle programmatically through events.


Configure the following properties on the Modal component.

string

A title that describes the content of the section. If omitted and no secondary actions are provided, the section will be rendered without a header.

string

A unique identifier for the element used for targeting with CSS, JavaScript, or accessibility features.

The modal component supports slots for additional content placement within the modal. Learn more about using slots.

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primary-action
HTMLElement

The primary action button displayed in the modal. The tone of the button is used to define the tone of the modal. If omitted, the modal will default to an 'info' tone, and show an OK button, translated according to the user's locale.

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secondary-actions
HTMLElement

The secondary action buttons displayed in the modal. Use this slot to provide alternative actions or cancel options that give users flexibility in how they respond to the modal.

The modal component provides event callbacks for handling user interactions. Learn more about handling events.

(event: <"s-modal">) => void

The callback when the modal is hidden. Use this event to perform cleanup tasks, update application state, or trigger other actions when the modal is dismissed or closed.

(event: <"s-modal">) => void

The callback when the modal is shown. Use this event to initialize modal content, focus specific elements, or perform setup tasks when the modal becomes visible.


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Display focused content in an overlay using a modal component that requires merchant attention. This example shows a basic modal with header, content area, and action buttons.

Display content in a modal overlay

Display focused content in an overlay using a modal component that requires merchant attention. This example shows a basic modal with header, content area, and action buttons.

Display content in a modal overlay

<s-button command="--show" commandFor="modal">
Open modal
</s-button>
<s-modal id="modal" heading="Changes could not be saved">
Please check your internet connection and try again.
<s-button slot="primary-action">OK</s-button>
</s-modal>

  • Use for focused interactions: Reserve modals for confirmations, critical information, or tasks requiring immediate attention.
  • Write clear headings: Use concise titles that communicate the purpose or action.
  • Choose appropriate button tones: The primary-action button's tone determines the modal's overall tone. Use critical for destructive actions, success for confirmations.
  • Include secondary actions: Provide options like "Cancel" or "Go Back" to give merchants flexibility.
  • Keep content focused: Limit to essential information and actions. For complex workflows, break into multiple steps.

Multiple modals can't be displayed simultaneously—showing a new modal while another is visible may cause unexpected behavior or poor user experience.


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