A pop-up window you can leave open while you keep using the rest of the app; it doesn't block the page behind it the way a normal modal does.
Synonyms
- non-modal dialog
- modeless window
Related terms
In plain words
- a pop-up you can ignore and keep working around
- a window that doesn't lock the page
Usage example
The find-and-replace box is a modeless dialog, so you can edit the document while it stays open.
Don't confuse with…
- modalA modal forces you to deal with it before doing anything else; a modeless dialog lets you carry on with the rest of the page.
Categories
- Overlays & containers