Toast vs dialog
toast-vs-dialog
Toast only for confirmations, simple notifications, and low-priority alerts that must not fully interrupt. Dialog when the situation needs attention or a response. Do not use a dialog for a simple upload-complete.
Description
Spectrum reserves toasts for confirmations, simple notifications, and low-priority alerts that must not fully interrupt. Situations that need attention or a response belong in a dialog. A dialog for a simple upload-complete overblocks; a toast for a decision that needs a response underblocks. Match the layer to the urgency: toast for lightweight status, dialog when the user must engage.
When to use
Choosing between toast and dialog after saves, uploads, or status changes.
Not when
Simple upload-complete moments that only need a toast, not a blocking dialog.
Agent hint
Use toast for low-priority notices; use dialog when attention or a response is required.
Low-priority confirmations/notifications use toast; situations that need attention or a response use dialog.
Dialog for a simple upload-complete; or toast for a situation that needs attention/response.
Citations
Spectrum — Toast
https://spectrum.adobe.com/page/toast/