How can I set up an interaction where clicking the browser's back button closes a modal window in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Setting up an interaction where the browser's back button can close a modal window in Webflow can be achieved by using custom code. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you implement this functionality:

  1. Create your modal window: Start by creating the modal window you want to display on your website. This can be done using the built-in interactions in Webflow or by using custom code.

  2. Add a close button: Inside your modal window, include a close button that users can click to close the modal manually.

  3. Add custom code: To enable the browser's back button to close the modal, you'll need to add custom code to your site. Here's how you can do it:

    • Open the Page settings for the page where the modal window is located.
    • Go to the Custom Code tab.
    • In the Head Code section, add the following code snippet:

    ```javascript

    ```

    Make sure to replace 'your-modal-id' with the actual ID of your modal window.

  4. Test the interaction: Preview your website and open the modal window. After opening the modal, try clicking the browser's back button. You should see that the modal window closes as expected.

Please note that this solution relies on JavaScript and the "popstate" event, which may not work perfectly in all scenarios or with all hosting environments. It's always a good idea to thoroughly test the functionality on different browsers and platforms to ensure a seamless experience for your users.

Additional Resources:

Three additional questions:

  1. How do I create a modal window using built-in interactions in Webflow?
  2. Can I customize the appearance and behavior of the close button in a modal window on Webflow?
  3. Is it possible to trigger a modal window to open using a button or link on a different page in Webflow?