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mfod
1,708 PointsWhat is it called when a web page pops out a window and grays out or darkens everything behind it?
This usually occurs when an ad pops up. I want to try to create a youtube video that does this and want to research any jquery functions that may apply.
3 Answers
Kim Still
7,355 PointsThey're also sometimes called modals. See here: http://getbootstrap.com/javascript/#live-demo
jason chan
31,009 PointsIt's called a lightbox.
Luke Pettway
16,593 PointsGenerally they are called modals, light-boxes, popups, or alerts.