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Using the Popover API
Documents popover invocation, focus order adjacency, Escape close requests, focus returning to the invoker, and auto, manual, and hint popover behavior.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modal for nonblocking content | Flag this anti-pattern when content can be read later, ignored safely, dismissed without consequence, or shown near its object without blocking the rest of the page. | Users can continue the primary task while reading or ignoring nonblocking information. | Supports popover focus adjacency, Escape close, and focus return behavior. |
| Popover | Choose popover when a local trigger needs a compact contextual layer with short copy, a few actions, or light controls that belong to that exact anchor. | The trigger name and visible placement make clear which object or field the popover belongs to. | Supports popover focus order, Escape close requests, invoker focus return, and auto, manual, and hint behavior. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as spec evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.
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