The next improvement we are pleased to present is "modal windows." This term is used to describe content that appears on top of the page content. It is most commonly used to display additional information. It opens when a button is clicked. The page is dimmed, and the new content is shown on top. The user can close it and return to the main page.
We recommend using modal windows only when they are truly necessary. For everything else, you can use regular pages. Here are a few examples where modal windows are appropriate:
- A newsletter subscription form.
- Help information about a specific product feature.
- Additional information about a term used in a text block.
- Viewing a video, document, or other file.
We are already using them for image galleries and search.
To create a new modal window:
- Open the “Elements sets” menu (next to the button for creating a new element).
- Create a new modal window by specifying a name. The name is only visible to you.
- Click the three-dot button in the modal window list and select “Open window.”
- Add content in the usual way.
- Go to the place on your site where you want to add a link to the modal window. Create a Link, Text, Image, or Container element. In the link address field, select the modal window you created.
As you can see, it’s not difficult at all. We’d love for you to share in the comments where you’ve used this new functionality.