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Modal Dialog Stuck Open After Refactoring

After Cursor refactored your modal components, modals open but never close. Users are stuck seeing the modal overlay and cannot interact with the page beneath.

Modal state management or close handler was likely broken.

Error Messages You Might See

Modal won't close Overlay stuck visible Page interaction blocked Cannot dismiss dialog
Modal won't closeOverlay stuck visiblePage interaction blockedCannot dismiss dialog

Common Causes

  1. Close button onClick handler removed or not calling setOpen(false)
  2. Modal state not managed (missing useState)
  3. onClose callback not passed from parent to modal child
  4. Backdrop/overlay click handler removed
  5. Escape key handler removed

How to Fix It

Manage state: const [open, setOpen] = useState(false). Close on button: <button onClick={() => setOpen(false)}>. Close on backdrop: <div onClick={() => setOpen(false)}>. Close on Escape: useEffect(() => { const handle = (e) => e.key === 'Escape' && setOpen(false); ... }).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I close modal on backdrop click?

Add onClick to backdrop div that calls setOpen(false). Prevent propagation on modal itself: onClick={e => e.stopPropagation()}.

Should I trap focus in modal?

Yes for accessibility. Use libraries like react-focus-trap. Keep focus inside modal while open.

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