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W3C WCAG Technique H102: Creating modal dialogs with the HTML dialog element
Documents modal dialog implementation checks including Escape dismissal and returning focus to the invoking element.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modal dialog | Choose a modal dialog for a short contained task that must temporarily suspend interaction with the page behind it. | Opening the modal moves focus to the best starting element inside the dialog, not to the dimmed page. | Documents HTML modal dialog checks including Escape dismissal and focus returning to the invoking element. |
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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