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Apple Human Interface Guidelines: Sheets

Describes sheets as modal targeted experiences that prevent interaction with the parent view until dismissed, with guidance for dismissal when unsaved changes are present.

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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports

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Sheet Choose sheet when the user starts a short child task tied to the current page and needs a roomy temporary surface with title, actions, and a controlled close path. The opener explains why the sheet appears and which parent object or task it belongs to. Apple sheet guidance supports targeted child-task sheets, modal parent blocking, and unsaved-change dismissal handling.

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