# Dialog

A window overlaid on either the primary window or another dialog window, rendering the content underneath inert.

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<ComponentPreview name="dialog-demo" description="A dialog for editing profile details." />

## Installation [#installation]

<Tabs defaultValue="cli">
  <TabsList>
    <TabsTrigger value="cli">
      Command
    </TabsTrigger>

    <TabsTrigger value="manual">
      Manual
    </TabsTrigger>
  </TabsList>

  <TabsContent value="cli">
    ```bash
    npx shadcn@latest add https://shadcn-cssinjs.com/r/dialog.json
    ```
  </TabsContent>

  <TabsContent value="manual">
    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Install the following dependencies:
      </Step>

      ```bash
      pnpm add @base-ui/react @stylexjs/stylex
      ```

      <Step>
        Make sure [StyleX is configured](/docs/installation) and the design tokens are
        installed.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Copy and paste the following code into your project.
      </Step>

      <ComponentSource name="dialog" title="dialog.tsx" />

      <Step>
        Update the import paths to match your project setup.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </TabsContent>
</Tabs>

## Usage [#usage]

```tsx showLineNumbers
import {
  Dialog,
  DialogContent,
  DialogDescription,
  DialogHeader,
  DialogTitle,
  DialogTrigger,
} from "@/components/ui/dialog";
```

```tsx showLineNumbers
<Dialog>
  <DialogTrigger>Open</DialogTrigger>
  <DialogContent>
    <DialogHeader>
      <DialogTitle>Are you absolutely sure?</DialogTitle>
      <DialogDescription>
        This action cannot be undone. This will permanently delete your account
        and remove your data from our servers.
      </DialogDescription>
    </DialogHeader>
  </DialogContent>
</Dialog>
```

## Composition [#composition]

Use the following composition to build a `Dialog`:

```text
Dialog
├── DialogTrigger
└── DialogContent
    ├── DialogHeader
    │   ├── DialogTitle
    │   └── DialogDescription
    └── DialogFooter
```

## Custom Close Button [#custom-close-button]

Replace the default close control with your own button.

<ComponentPreview name="dialog-close-button" />

## No Close Button [#no-close-button]

Use `showCloseButton={false}` to hide the close button.

<ComponentPreview name="dialog-no-close-button" />

## Sticky Footer [#sticky-footer]

Keep actions visible while the content scrolls.

<ComponentPreview name="dialog-sticky-footer" />

## Scrollable Content [#scrollable-content]

Long content can scroll while the header stays in view.

<ComponentPreview name="dialog-scrollable-content" />

## RTL [#rtl]

To enable RTL support in shadcn/ui, see the [RTL configuration guide](/docs/rtl).

<ComponentPreview name="dialog-rtl" direction="rtl" />

## API Reference [#api-reference]

See the [Base UI](https://base-ui.com/react/components/dialog#api-reference) documentation for more information.