Alert

Overview

An alert overlay component that displays content in a floating panel that can be positioned at different corners of the screen. Supports auto-close functionality with visual progress indicator, customizable appearance, and responsive behavior.

Common use cases

• Use for temporary notifications, messages, or calls-to-action

• Keep content concise as the alert has limited space

• Consider accessibility when choosing colors and auto-close timing

• Display important announcements or promotional messages

• Provide user feedback for actions

Compatible blocks

The following blocks can be nested within this block:

• Container (for alert content)

Block settings

General

Setting	Description	Options
Show advanced settings	Reveals 8 advanced options including show close button, type, and more	Checkbox (default: false)

Content

Setting	Description	Options
Overlay preset	Select a preset overlay ID or use a custom one	• Account • Search • Menu • Primary cart • Alternative cart • Age verification • Form response • Discount • Error • Quick buy • Quick edit • Custom (default)
Overlay ID	Custom identifier for the overlay (used to trigger it programmatically)	Text input Visible when overlay preset is "Custom"
Show close button	Displays a close button in the alert	Checkbox (default: false) Visible when Show advanced settings is on
Enable auto close	Automatically closes the alert after a set duration	Checkbox (default: false) Visible when Show advanced settings is on
Auto close duration	Time before the alert automatically closes	1 - 10 s (default: 3) Visible when enable auto close is true Visible when Enable auto close is on and Show advanced settings is on

Color

Setting	Description	Options
Type	Custom scheme vs preset surface colors	• Custom • Base (default) Visible when Show advanced settings is on and Enable inheritance is off
Color scheme	Background and text pairing	Color scheme picker Visible when type is Custom, Show advanced settings is on, and Enable inheritance is off
Color scheme	Background and text pairing	• Body background (default) • Body foreground • Accent 1–3 • Shade 1–3 • Blur • Transparent Visible when type is Base, Show advanced settings is on, and Enable inheritance is off
Border color	Alert border	• Subtle (default) • Strong • None Visible when Show advanced settings is on, type is Base, and Enable inheritance is off
Enable inheritance	Inherit colors from the closest parent with a set scheme	Checkbox (default: false) Visible when Show advanced settings is on

Layout

Setting	Description	Options
Horizontal position	Position of the alert along the horizontal axis	• Left • Right (default)
Vertical position	Position of the alert along the vertical axis	• Top (default) • Bottom

Display

Setting	Description	Options
Visibility	Controls when the block is visible	• All (default) • Mobile only • Desktop only Visible when Show advanced settings is on