How to create modals/popups accessible to users

Accessible Modals, Popups, User Interface, Web Accessibility, ARIA, Keyboard Navigation

This content aims to provide guidelines for creating accessible modals and popups, ensuring that they can be effectively used by all users, including those with disabilities.


        <!-- Accessible Modal Example -->
        <div id="modal" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="modal-title" aria-describedby="modal-description" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true">
            <div class="modal-content">
                <button class="close" aria-label="Close modal">×</button>
                <h2 id="modal-title">Modal Title</h2>
                <p id="modal-description">This is an accessible modal dialog that provides important information.</p>
                <button class="confirm">Confirm</button>
                <button class="cancel">Cancel</button>
            </div>
        </div>

        <script>
        const modal = document.getElementById('modal');
        const closeButton = document.querySelector('.close');

        function openModal() {
            modal.style.display = 'block';
            modal.setAttribute('aria-hidden', 'false');
            closeButton.focus();
        }

        function closeModal() {
            modal.style.display = 'none';
            modal.setAttribute('aria-hidden', 'true');
            // Return focus to the element that opened the modal
        }

        closeButton.addEventListener('click', closeModal);
        document.addEventListener('keydown', event => {
            if (event.key === 'Escape') {
                closeModal();
            }
        });
        </script>

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