Build a Reusable, Flexible Modal Component in React with Portal Support

Would you be interested in setting up your modals in a React + Next.js project? In this post, I’ll walk you through a fully-featured and reusable Modal component that: 1- Supports multiple entry/exit animation alignments, 2- Handles back navigation when closed, 3- Works across small and large devices selectively, 4- Uses React Portals to render outside the component tree, and 5- Is styled using Tailwind CSS for rapid development. No more rewriting modals from scratch every time! Let’s build one you can plug into any project.

Apr 14, 2025 - 13:49
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Build a Reusable, Flexible Modal Component in React with Portal Support

Would you be interested in setting up your modals in a React + Next.js project?

In this post, I’ll walk you through a fully-featured and reusable Modal component that:

1- Supports multiple entry/exit animation alignments,
2- Handles back navigation when closed,
3- Works across small and large devices selectively,
4- Uses React Portals to render outside the component tree, and
5- Is styled using Tailwind CSS for rapid development.

No more rewriting modals from scratch every time! Let’s build one you can plug into any project.