Bootstrap Scroll Modal

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A modification of the Twitter Bootstrap Modal plugin - allows for any height modal with full page scrolling of said modal.

Overview

The Bootstrap Scroll Modal is an innovative plugin designed to enhance the user experience of Bootstrap modals. Originally created to overcome the limitations of fixed-height modals in earlier Bootstrap versions, this plugin allows content of any height while enabling a full-page scroll, similar to the modals found on platforms like Facebook and Trello. Although Bootstrap 3.0 now includes scrolling modals as a standard feature, this plugin remains beneficial for those using earlier versions or seeking added customization.

With the Bootstrap Scroll Modal, you can easily integrate a dynamic modal into your project. By simply replacing the original Bootstrap modal plugin with this version, you can modify the behavior to achieve an improved usability experience for your web applications.

Features

  • Dynamic Content Scaling: Allows modals to expand with the content height while enabling the entire page to scroll, creating a more natural browsing experience.

  • Backward Compatibility: The plugin maintains compatibility with existing Bootstrap modal functionality, ensuring a smooth transition for users upgrading their modals.

  • Easy Integration: Switching to this plugin involves minimal changes, primarily focused on adjusting HTML markup and including a custom stylesheet.

  • CSS Override Capability: You can simply add the required CSS to your project's stylesheets to modify the modal's appearance without extensive rework.

  • Cross-Browser Compatibility: Thoroughly tested across multiple browsers including IE7+, Safari, Firefox 4+, and Chrome to ensure uniform performance.

  • Simple Activation: Easily enable the dynamic feature with a single parameter adjustment, setting the "dynamic" option to "true".

  • Flexible Use Cases: Suitable for a variety of applications from simple alerts to comprehensive content displays, making it a versatile tool for developers.