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Accessible confirmation modal

A confirmation modal that opens from a real button, isolates keyboard focus, closes on Escape or backdrop click, and explains the destructive outcome.

Lab tested Responsive Dark mode Interactive
Version
1.0.0
Updated
2026-08-02
Dependencies
Zero
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Implementation field notes

Use accessible confirmation modal confidently.

The preview and source are only the starting point. Use these notes to decide where the component fits, preserve its accessibility contract, and verify the adapted result.

Good fit for

  • Settings
  • Project management

This modals pattern works best when its purpose is clear in the surrounding page hierarchy.

Accessibility contract

  • Uses the native dialog element.
  • Cancel receives initial focus.
  • Escape and close restore focus.

Integration plan

  1. Copy the standalone HTML and scoped CSS into an isolated page.
  2. Adapt primary color, surface color, text color, muted text through the Inspector.
  3. Connect the defensive JavaScript, then test every control with a keyboard.
  4. Review the result at 375, 768, 1024, and 1440 pixels before shipping.

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