Question 1

How do I load AJAX content in jQuery Modal?

Accepted Answer

Use `rel="modal:open"` on a link with a remote URL for basic AJAX, or manually handle AJAX with custom $.ajax calls for advanced error handling, as described in the 'More advanced AJAX handling' section of the README.

Question 2

jQuery Modal vs Bootstrap modal: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

jQuery Modal is lighter and more customizable for jQuery-based projects, while Bootstrap modal is better integrated with Bootstrap components and offers more features out-of-the-box. Choose based on your existing stack and need for simplicity versus framework integration.

Question 3

Can jQuery Modal handle multiple modals at once?

Accepted Answer

By default, it closes existing modals, but you can set `closeExisting: false` to allow stacking. However, stacking isn't natively well-supported and may require additional code for proper management.

Question 4

How do I customize the spinner in jQuery Modal?

Accepted Answer

Use the `spinnerHtml` option to change the spinner's HTML or set `showSpinner: false` to disable it. The default spinner is from SpinKit and can be styled with CSS, as noted in the AJAX section.

Question 5

Is jQuery Modal accessible for screen readers?

Accepted Answer

It has basic accessibility like escape key closing and JavaScript fallbacks, but for full WCAG compliance, you may need to manually add ARIA attributes, as it doesn't provide them by default beyond minimal considerations.

Question 6

What if jQuery Modal conflicts with Bootstrap?

Accepted Answer

Both use the `$.modal` namespace, so you'll need to manually rename the plugin or avoid using them together, as mentioned in the README's 'Naming conflict with Bootstrap' section.

Question 7

How to programmatically close a jQuery Modal?

Accepted Answer

Call `$.modal.close()` to close the active modal, or use `rel="modal:close"` on links. The README explains that only one modal can be active at a time, simplifying the close logic.

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