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Backdrop API

API reference docs for the React Backdrop component. Learn about the props, CSS, and other APIs of this exported module.

Demos

Import

import Backdrop from '@mui/material/Backdrop';
// or
import { Backdrop } from '@mui/material';

Learn about the difference by reading this guide on minimizing bundle size.

Props

Props of the Fade component are also available.

NameTypeDefaultDescription
open*bool-

If true, the component is shown.

childrennode-

The content of the component.

classesobject-

Override or extend the styles applied to the component.

See CSS classes API below for more details.

componentelementType-

The component used for the root node. Either a string to use a HTML element or a component.

components{ Root?: elementType }{}

The components used for each slot inside.

componentsProps{ root?: object }{}

The extra props for the slot components. You can override the existing props or add new ones.

invisibleboolfalse

If true, the backdrop is invisible. It can be used when rendering a popover or a custom select component.

slotProps{ root?: func
| object, transition?: func
| object }
{}

The props used for each slot inside.

slots{ root?: elementType, transition?: elementType }{}

The components used for each slot inside.

sxArray<func
| object
| bool>
| func
| object
-

The system prop that allows defining system overrides as well as additional CSS styles.

See the `sx` page for more details.

TransitionComponentelementTypeFade

The component used for the transition. Follow this guide to learn more about the requirements for this component.

transitionDurationnumber
| { appear?: number, enter?: number, exit?: number }
-

The duration for the transition, in milliseconds. You may specify a single timeout for all transitions, or individually with an object.

The ref is forwarded to the root element.

Inheritance

While not explicitly documented above, the props of the Fade component are also available in Backdrop. You can take advantage of this to target nested components.

Theme default props

You can use MuiBackdrop to change the default props of this component with the theme.

Slots

Slot nameClass nameDefault componentDescription
root.MuiBackdrop-root'div'The component that renders the root.
transitionFadeThe component that renders the transition. Follow this guide to learn more about the requirements for this component.

CSS classes

These class names are useful for styling with CSS. They are applied to the component's slots when specific states are triggered.

Class nameRule nameDescription
.MuiBackdrop-invisibleinvisibleStyles applied to the root element if invisible={true}.

You can override the style of the component using one of these customization options: