Preventing Accidental Closures
Hey there, it's Dave Parrish from Knack Builders, and today I've got a quick tip that can make a big difference in your app usability: preventing modal popups from accidentally closing when users click outside them. If you've been following my videos, you know I use mobile popups extensively in my applications. Today, I'll show you a simple trick to enhance user experience by ensuring they don't lose their input accidentally. Let's dive in!
The Frustration of Accidental Closures
Imagine this scenario: a user is filling out a form in a modal popup on your app. They've spent time carefully entering information, and then, by a simple mis-click on the side of the popup, they inadvertently close it. Frustrating, right? This happens more often than we'd like, but fortunately, there's a straightforward solution.
The Solution: Adding a Preventative Measure
The trick lies in a small snippet of JavaScript that prevents the popup from closing when the user clicks outside its boundaries. This technique is not only effective but also easy to implement, thanks to the flexibility of modern web development practices.
Implementing the Fix
Here's how you can implement this fix using a little custom code:
Accessing Custom Code: Navigate to your app's backend or wherever you manage custom scripts. In this case, it's JavaScript specific.
Inserting the JavaScript: Copy the provided JavaScript snippet, which I'll also include a link to at the end of this post.
Saving and Refreshing: Paste the code into your custom code editor, save it, and refresh your app. This ensures the code is loaded and active.
Testing the Improvement
After implementing this script, test your app by opening a modal popup and clicking outside its area. Voila! The popup stays put, ensuring that users can continue their tasks without fear of losing their work due to an accidental click.
Conclusion
And there you have it—a simple yet effective way to improve the usability of modal popups in your applications. By preventing accidental closures, you enhance user satisfaction and minimize frustration. Thanks!
Link to custom code: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18wERFKtaDdB04oFBWCExRCTYR2C_mvMf
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