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JavaScript jQuery Basics (2014) Creating a Simple Lightbox Plan

Posted by A X
A X
12,842 Points

What is an overlay?

Andrew introduces needing to use an overlay, but what specifically is an overlay representing in jQuery?

2 Answers

Simon Coates
Simon Coates
28,694 Points
Simon Coates
Simon Coates
28,694 Points

"NOUN: something laid as a covering over something else: " Not jquery specific. Just a div that sits in the foreground and blocks anything beyond.

Simon Chercka
Simon Chercka
23,809 Points
Simon Chercka
Simon Chercka
23,809 Points

In this instance overlay is used to describe what others would call a 'lightbox'.