Text entry on mobile is hard

Implement modal as per ChatGPT suggestion:

A modal text entry will make form inputs easier on mobile devices.

This can be achieved using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Below are the steps to create a modal text entry field.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Create HTML Structure

First, you need an HTML structure for your form and the modal. Here is an example:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>Modal Text Entry</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
</head>
<body>

<!-- Form -->
<form id="mainForm">
    <label for="name">Name</label>
    <input type="text" id="name" name="name" onfocus="openModal(this)" readonly>
    <label for="email">Email</label>
    <input type="email" id="email" name="email" onfocus="openModal(this)" readonly>
    <button type="submit">Submit</button>
</form>

<!-- Modal -->
<div id="modal" class="modal">
    <div class="modal-content">
        <span class="close" onclick="closeModal()">&times;</span>
        <label for="modalInput">Enter Text</label>
        <input type="text" id="modalInput">
        <button onclick="saveText()">Save</button>
    </div>
</div>

<script src="scripts.js"></script>
</body>
</html>

2. Style the Modal with CSS

Next, add some CSS to style the modal.

/* styles.css */

/* The Modal (background) */
.modal {
    display: none; 
    position: fixed; 
    z-index: 1; 
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%; 
    height: 100%; 
    overflow: auto; 
    background-color: rgb(0,0,0); 
    background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.4); 
    padding-top: 60px;
}

/* Modal Content/Box */
.modal-content {
    background-color: #fefefe;
    margin: 5% auto;
    padding: 20px;
    border: 1px solid #888;
    width: 80%; 
}

/* The Close Button */
.close {
    color: #aaa;
    float: right;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.close:hover,
.close:focus {
    color: black;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

3. Add JavaScript for Modal Functionality

Now, add JavaScript to handle the modal's opening, closing, and saving the input text.

// scripts.js

let currentInput = null;

function openModal(inputElement) {
    currentInput = inputElement;
    document.getElementById('modalInput').value = inputElement.value;
    document.getElementById('modal').style.display = 'block';
}

function closeModal() {
    document.getElementById('modal').style.display = 'none';
}

function saveText() {
    currentInput.value = document.getElementById('modalInput').value;
    closeModal();
}

// Close the modal when clicking outside of it
window.onclick = function(event) {
    if (event.target == document.getElementById('modal')) {
        closeModal();
    }
}

How It Works

HTML: The form contains input fields that trigger the modal when focused. The modal itself is hidden by default.
CSS: The modal is styled to cover the screen and center its content. It includes a close button.
JavaScript:
- openModal(): Opens the modal and sets the current input element.
- closeModal(): Closes the modal.
- saveText(): Saves the text from the modal back to the input field.

Integration Tips

Ensure the modal is easily accessible and can be closed by various means (e.g., close button, clicking outside the modal).
Make sure the modal works well on different screen sizes and orientations.
Test the functionality on various devices to ensure a good user experience.

By following these steps, you can create a more user-friendly text entry experience on mobile devices.

sirnails / BloomQuote