# Dialog URL: https://ark-ui.com/docs/components/dialog Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/chakra-ui/ark/refs/heads/main/website/src/content/pages/components/dialog.mdx A modal window that appears on top of the main content. --- ## Anatomy To use the dialog component correctly, you'll need to understand its anatomy and how we name its parts. > Each part includes a `data-part` attribute to help identify them in the DOM. ## Examples Learn how to use the `Dialog` component in your project. Let's take a look at the most basic example ### Controlled To create a controlled Dialog component, manage the state of the dialog using the `open` and `onOpenChange` props: ### Lazy Mount Lazy mounting is a feature that allows the content of a dialog to be rendered only when the dialog is first opened. This is useful for performance optimization, especially when dialog content is large or complex. To enable lazy mounting, use the `lazyMount` prop on the `Dialog.Root` component. In addition, the `unmountOnExit` prop can be used in conjunction with `lazyMount` to unmount the dialog content when the Dialog is closed, freeing up resources. The next time the dialog is activated, its content will be re-rendered. ### Alert Dialog For critical confirmations or destructive actions, use `role="alertdialog"`. Alert dialogs differ from regular dialogs in important ways: - **Automatic focus**: The close/cancel button receives focus when opened, prioritizing the safest action - **Requires explicit dismissal**: Cannot be closed by clicking outside, only via button clicks or Escape key ### Initial Focus Control which element receives focus when the dialog opens using the `initialFocusEl` prop. This is useful for forms where you want to focus a specific input field: ### Final Focus Control which element receives focus when the dialog closes using the `finalFocusEl` prop. By default, focus returns to the trigger element, but you can specify a different element: ### Non-Modal Dialog Use `modal={false}` to create a non-modal dialog that allows interaction with elements outside of it. This disables focus trapping, scroll prevention, and pointer blocking, making it useful for auxiliary panels or inspector windows: ### Close on Interact Outside Prevent the dialog from closing when clicking outside by setting `closeOnInteractOutside={false}`. Use the `onInteractOutside` event with `e.preventDefault()` for advanced control: ### Close on Escape Prevent the dialog from closing when pressing Escape by setting `closeOnEscape={false}`. Use the `onEscapeKeyDown` event with `e.preventDefault()` to implement custom behavior like unsaved changes warnings: ### Render Function Use the `Dialog.Context` component to access the dialog's state and methods. ### Root Provider The `useDialog` hook gives you programmatic access to the dialog's state and methods. Use it with `Dialog.RootProvider` when you need to control the dialog from outside its component tree. > **Note:** There are two ways to use the Dialog component: (1) `Dialog.Root` for declarative usage, or (2) > `useDialog()` + `Dialog.RootProvider` for programmatic control with access to state properties and methods like > `setOpen()`. Never use both approaches together - choose one based on your needs. ### Nested Dialogs Multiple dialogs can be stacked with automatic z-index management. Zag.js manages layering through CSS variables like `--z-index` and `--layer-index`, which are automatically updated when dialogs are opened or closed: ### Confirmation Dialog Dialogs can intercept close attempts to show confirmation prompts. This pattern is useful for preventing data loss from unsaved changes: ## Guides ### Nested Dialog Styling You can create a zoom-out effect for parent dialogs using the `data-has-nested` attribute and `--nested-layer-count` variable: ```css [data-scope='dialog'][data-part='backdrop'][data-has-nested] { transform: scale(calc(1 - var(--nested-layer-count) * 0.05)); } ``` ### Lazy Mount and Dynamic Imports When using `lazyMount` and dynamically rendering components in the dialog (via `React.lazy`, Next.js `dynamic`), wrap the imported component in a `Suspense` component to render a fallback. ```tsx import { Dialog } from '@ark-ui/react/dialog' import { Suspense } from 'react' import dynamic from 'next/dynamic' const HeavyComponent = dynamic(() => import('./HeavyComponent')) export default function DialogExample() { return ( Open Dialog Loading...}> ) } ``` ## API Reference ### Props **Component API Reference** #### React **Root Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `aria-label` | `string` | No | Human readable label for the dialog, in event the dialog title is not rendered | | `closeOnEscape` | `boolean` | No | Whether to close the dialog when the escape key is pressed | | `closeOnInteractOutside` | `boolean` | No | Whether to close the dialog when the outside is clicked | | `defaultOpen` | `boolean` | No | The initial open state of the dialog when rendered. Use when you don't need to control the open state of the dialog. | | `finalFocusEl` | `() => MaybeElement` | No | Element to receive focus when the dialog is closed | | `id` | `string` | No | The unique identifier of the machine. | | `ids` | `Partial<{ trigger: string positioner: string backdrop: string content: string closeTrigger: string title: string description: string }>` | No | The ids of the elements in the dialog. Useful for composition. | | `immediate` | `boolean` | No | Whether to synchronize the present change immediately or defer it to the next frame | | `initialFocusEl` | `() => MaybeElement` | No | Element to receive focus when the dialog is opened | | `lazyMount` | `boolean` | No | Whether to enable lazy mounting | | `modal` | `boolean` | No | Whether to prevent pointer interaction outside the element and hide all content below it | | `onEscapeKeyDown` | `(event: KeyboardEvent) => void` | No | Function called when the escape key is pressed | | `onExitComplete` | `VoidFunction` | No | Function called when the animation ends in the closed state | | `onFocusOutside` | `(event: FocusOutsideEvent) => void` | No | Function called when the focus is moved outside the component | | `onInteractOutside` | `(event: InteractOutsideEvent) => void` | No | Function called when an interaction happens outside the component | | `onOpenChange` | `(details: OpenChangeDetails) => void` | No | Function to call when the dialog's open state changes | | `onPointerDownOutside` | `(event: PointerDownOutsideEvent) => void` | No | Function called when the pointer is pressed down outside the component | | `onRequestDismiss` | `(event: LayerDismissEvent) => void` | No | Function called when this layer is closed due to a parent layer being closed | | `open` | `boolean` | No | The controlled open state of the dialog | | `persistentElements` | `(() => Element | null)[]` | No | Returns the persistent elements that: - should not have pointer-events disabled - should not trigger the dismiss event | | `present` | `boolean` | No | Whether the node is present (controlled by the user) | | `preventScroll` | `boolean` | No | Whether to prevent scrolling behind the dialog when it's opened | | `restoreFocus` | `boolean` | No | Whether to restore focus to the element that had focus before the dialog was opened | | `role` | `'dialog' | 'alertdialog'` | No | The dialog's role | | `skipAnimationOnMount` | `boolean` | No | Whether to allow the initial presence animation. | | `trapFocus` | `boolean` | No | Whether to trap focus inside the dialog when it's opened | | `unmountOnExit` | `boolean` | No | Whether to unmount on exit. | **Backdrop Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | **Backdrop Data Attributes:** | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | `[data-scope]` | dialog | | `[data-part]` | backdrop | | `[data-state]` | "open" | "closed" | **CloseTrigger Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | **Content Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | **Content Data Attributes:** | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | `[data-scope]` | dialog | | `[data-part]` | content | | `[data-state]` | "open" | "closed" | | `[data-nested]` | dialog | | `[data-has-nested]` | dialog | **Description Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | **Positioner Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | **RootProvider Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `value` | `UseDialogReturn` | Yes | | | `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | | `immediate` | `boolean` | No | Whether to synchronize the present change immediately or defer it to the next frame | | `lazyMount` | `boolean` | No | Whether to enable lazy mounting | | `onExitComplete` | `VoidFunction` | No | Function called when the animation ends in the closed state | | `present` | `boolean` | No | Whether the node is present (controlled by the user) | | `skipAnimationOnMount` | `boolean` | No | Whether to allow the initial presence animation. | | `unmountOnExit` | `boolean` | No | Whether to unmount on exit. | **Title Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | **Trigger Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | **Trigger Data Attributes:** | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | `[data-scope]` | dialog | | `[data-part]` | trigger | | `[data-state]` | "open" | "closed" | #### Solid **Root Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `aria-label` | `string` | No | Human readable label for the dialog, in event the dialog title is not rendered | | `closeOnEscape` | `boolean` | No | Whether to close the dialog when the escape key is pressed | | `closeOnInteractOutside` | `boolean` | No | Whether to close the dialog when the outside is clicked | | `defaultOpen` | `boolean` | No | The initial open state of the dialog when rendered. Use when you don't need to control the open state of the dialog. | | `finalFocusEl` | `() => MaybeElement` | No | Element to receive focus when the dialog is closed | | `id` | `string` | No | The unique identifier of the machine. | | `ids` | `Partial<{ trigger: string positioner: string backdrop: string content: string closeTrigger: string title: string description: string }>` | No | The ids of the elements in the dialog. Useful for composition. | | `immediate` | `boolean` | No | Whether to synchronize the present change immediately or defer it to the next frame | | `initialFocusEl` | `() => MaybeElement` | No | Element to receive focus when the dialog is opened | | `lazyMount` | `boolean` | No | Whether to enable lazy mounting | | `modal` | `boolean` | No | Whether to prevent pointer interaction outside the element and hide all content below it | | `onEscapeKeyDown` | `(event: KeyboardEvent) => void` | No | Function called when the escape key is pressed | | `onExitComplete` | `VoidFunction` | No | Function called when the animation ends in the closed state | | `onFocusOutside` | `(event: FocusOutsideEvent) => void` | No | Function called when the focus is moved outside the component | | `onInteractOutside` | `(event: InteractOutsideEvent) => void` | No | Function called when an interaction happens outside the component | | `onOpenChange` | `(details: OpenChangeDetails) => void` | No | Function to call when the dialog's open state changes | | `onPointerDownOutside` | `(event: PointerDownOutsideEvent) => void` | No | Function called when the pointer is pressed down outside the component | | `onRequestDismiss` | `(event: LayerDismissEvent) => void` | No | Function called when this layer is closed due to a parent layer being closed | | `open` | `boolean` | No | The controlled open state of the dialog | | `persistentElements` | `(() => Element | null)[]` | No | Returns the persistent elements that: - should not have pointer-events disabled - should not trigger the dismiss event | | `present` | `boolean` | No | Whether the node is present (controlled by the user) | | `preventScroll` | `boolean` | No | Whether to prevent scrolling behind the dialog when it's opened | | `restoreFocus` | `boolean` | No | Whether to restore focus to the element that had focus before the dialog was opened | | `role` | `'dialog' | 'alertdialog'` | No | The dialog's role | | `skipAnimationOnMount` | `boolean` | No | Whether to allow the initial presence animation. | | `trapFocus` | `boolean` | No | Whether to trap focus inside the dialog when it's opened | | `unmountOnExit` | `boolean` | No | Whether to unmount on exit. | **Backdrop Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `(props: ParentProps<'div'>) => Element` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | **Backdrop Data Attributes:** | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | `[data-scope]` | dialog | | `[data-part]` | backdrop | | `[data-state]` | "open" | "closed" | **CloseTrigger Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `(props: ParentProps<'button'>) => Element` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | **Content Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `(props: ParentProps<'div'>) => Element` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | **Content Data Attributes:** | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | `[data-scope]` | dialog | | `[data-part]` | content | | `[data-state]` | "open" | "closed" | | `[data-nested]` | dialog | | `[data-has-nested]` | dialog | **Description Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `(props: ParentProps<'div'>) => Element` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | **Positioner Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `(props: ParentProps<'div'>) => Element` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | **RootProvider Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `value` | `UseDialogReturn` | Yes | | | `immediate` | `boolean` | No | Whether to synchronize the present change immediately or defer it to the next frame | | `lazyMount` | `boolean` | No | Whether to enable lazy mounting | | `onExitComplete` | `VoidFunction` | No | Function called when the animation ends in the closed state | | `present` | `boolean` | No | Whether the node is present (controlled by the user) | | `skipAnimationOnMount` | `boolean` | No | Whether to allow the initial presence animation. | | `unmountOnExit` | `boolean` | No | Whether to unmount on exit. | **Title Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `(props: ParentProps<'h2'>) => Element` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | **Trigger Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `(props: ParentProps<'button'>) => Element` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | **Trigger Data Attributes:** | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | `[data-scope]` | dialog | | `[data-part]` | trigger | | `[data-state]` | "open" | "closed" | #### Vue **Root Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `aria-label` | `string` | No | Human readable label for the dialog, in event the dialog title is not rendered | | `closeOnEscape` | `boolean` | No | Whether to close the dialog when the escape key is pressed | | `closeOnInteractOutside` | `boolean` | No | Whether to close the dialog when the outside is clicked | | `defaultOpen` | `boolean` | No | The initial open state of the dialog when rendered. Use when you don't need to control the open state of the dialog. | | `finalFocusEl` | `() => HTMLElement | null` | No | Element to receive focus when the dialog is closed | | `id` | `string` | No | The unique identifier of the machine. | | `ids` | `Partial<{ trigger: string positioner: string backdrop: string content: string closeTrigger: string title: string description: string }>` | No | The ids of the elements in the dialog. Useful for composition. | | `initialFocusEl` | `() => HTMLElement | null` | No | Element to receive focus when the dialog is opened | | `lazyMount` | `boolean` | No | Whether to enable lazy mounting | | `modal` | `boolean` | No | Whether to prevent pointer interaction outside the element and hide all content below it | | `open` | `boolean` | No | The controlled open state of the dialog | | `persistentElements` | `(() => Element | null)[]` | No | Returns the persistent elements that: - should not have pointer-events disabled - should not trigger the dismiss event | | `preventScroll` | `boolean` | No | Whether to prevent scrolling behind the dialog when it's opened | | `restoreFocus` | `boolean` | No | Whether to restore focus to the element that had focus before the dialog was opened | | `role` | `'dialog' | 'alertdialog'` | No | The dialog's role | | `trapFocus` | `boolean` | No | Whether to trap focus inside the dialog when it's opened | | `unmountOnExit` | `boolean` | No | Whether to unmount on exit. | **Backdrop Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | **Backdrop Data Attributes:** | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | `[data-scope]` | dialog | | `[data-part]` | backdrop | | `[data-state]` | "open" | "closed" | **CloseTrigger Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | **Content Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | **Content Data Attributes:** | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | `[data-scope]` | dialog | | `[data-part]` | content | | `[data-state]` | "open" | "closed" | | `[data-nested]` | dialog | | `[data-has-nested]` | dialog | **Description Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | **Positioner Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | **RootProvider Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `value` | `DialogApi` | Yes | | | `lazyMount` | `boolean` | No | Whether to enable lazy mounting | | `unmountOnExit` | `boolean` | No | Whether to unmount on exit. | **Title Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | **Trigger Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | **Trigger Data Attributes:** | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | `[data-scope]` | dialog | | `[data-part]` | trigger | | `[data-state]` | "open" | "closed" | #### Svelte **Root Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `aria-label` | `string` | No | Human readable label for the dialog, in event the dialog title is not rendered | | `closeOnEscape` | `boolean` | No | Whether to close the dialog when the escape key is pressed | | `closeOnInteractOutside` | `boolean` | No | Whether to close the dialog when the outside is clicked | | `defaultOpen` | `boolean` | No | The initial open state of the dialog when rendered. Use when you don't need to control the open state of the dialog. | | `finalFocusEl` | `() => MaybeElement` | No | Element to receive focus when the dialog is closed | | `id` | `string` | No | The unique identifier of the machine. | | `ids` | `Partial<{ trigger: string positioner: string backdrop: string content: string closeTrigger: string title: string description: string }>` | No | The ids of the elements in the dialog. Useful for composition. | | `immediate` | `boolean` | No | Whether to synchronize the present change immediately or defer it to the next frame | | `initialFocusEl` | `() => MaybeElement` | No | Element to receive focus when the dialog is opened | | `lazyMount` | `boolean` | No | Whether to enable lazy mounting | | `modal` | `boolean` | No | Whether to prevent pointer interaction outside the element and hide all content below it | | `onEscapeKeyDown` | `(event: KeyboardEvent) => void` | No | Function called when the escape key is pressed | | `onExitComplete` | `VoidFunction` | No | Function called when the animation ends in the closed state | | `onFocusOutside` | `(event: FocusOutsideEvent) => void` | No | Function called when the focus is moved outside the component | | `onInteractOutside` | `(event: InteractOutsideEvent) => void` | No | Function called when an interaction happens outside the component | | `onOpenChange` | `(details: OpenChangeDetails) => void` | No | Function to call when the dialog's open state changes | | `onPointerDownOutside` | `(event: PointerDownOutsideEvent) => void` | No | Function called when the pointer is pressed down outside the component | | `onRequestDismiss` | `(event: LayerDismissEvent) => void` | No | Function called when this layer is closed due to a parent layer being closed | | `open` | `boolean` | No | The controlled open state of the dialog | | `persistentElements` | `(() => Element | null)[]` | No | Returns the persistent elements that: - should not have pointer-events disabled - should not trigger the dismiss event | | `present` | `boolean` | No | Whether the node is present (controlled by the user) | | `preventScroll` | `boolean` | No | Whether to prevent scrolling behind the dialog when it's opened | | `restoreFocus` | `boolean` | No | Whether to restore focus to the element that had focus before the dialog was opened | | `role` | `'alertdialog' | 'dialog'` | No | The dialog's role | | `skipAnimationOnMount` | `boolean` | No | Whether to allow the initial presence animation. | | `trapFocus` | `boolean` | No | Whether to trap focus inside the dialog when it's opened | | `unmountOnExit` | `boolean` | No | Whether to unmount on exit. | **Backdrop Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `Snippet<[PropsFn<'div'>]>` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | | `ref` | `Element` | No | | **Backdrop Data Attributes:** | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | `[data-scope]` | dialog | | `[data-part]` | backdrop | | `[data-state]` | "open" | "closed" | **CloseTrigger Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `Snippet<[PropsFn<'button'>]>` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | | `ref` | `Element` | No | | **Content Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `Snippet<[PropsFn<'div'>]>` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | | `ref` | `Element` | No | | **Content Data Attributes:** | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | `[data-scope]` | dialog | | `[data-part]` | content | | `[data-state]` | "open" | "closed" | | `[data-nested]` | dialog | | `[data-has-nested]` | dialog | **Description Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `Snippet<[PropsFn<'p'>]>` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | | `ref` | `Element` | No | | **Positioner Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `Snippet<[PropsFn<'div'>]>` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | | `ref` | `Element` | No | | **RootProvider Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `value` | `UseDialogReturn` | Yes | | **Title Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `Snippet<[PropsFn<'h2'>]>` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | | `ref` | `Element` | No | | **Trigger Props:** | Prop | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | `asChild` | `Snippet<[PropsFn<'button'>]>` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. | | `ref` | `Element` | No | | **Trigger Data Attributes:** | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | `[data-scope]` | dialog | | `[data-part]` | trigger | | `[data-state]` | "open" | "closed" | ### Context These are the properties available when using `Dialog.Context`, `useDialogContext` hook or `useDialog` hook. **API:** | Property | Type | Description | |----------|------|-------------| | `open` | `boolean` | Whether the dialog is open | | `setOpen` | `(open: boolean) => void` | Function to open or close the dialog | ## Accessibility Complies with the [Dialog WAI-ARIA design pattern](https://www.w3.org/WAI/ARIA/apg/patterns/dialog-modal/). ### Keyboard Support