Create a Customizable Toast Notification Using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Create a Customizable Toast Notification Using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Introduction to Toast Notifications

Toast notifications are those small, friendly alerts that pop up on your screen to give you feedback or updates about what’s happening. They’re commonly used in web applications to keep users informed without interrupting the workflow. I am sharing this guide to show you how to create a customizable toast notification using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Why Use Toast Notifications?

Toast notifications are essential for providing feedback and enhancing user interactions. Here are several reasons to incorporate them into your web applications:

  • User Engagement: Notifications can inform users about important actions like successful form submissions or errors, keeping them engaged with the application.
  • Real-time Feedback: They provide immediate feedback without requiring page refreshes, which is crucial for improving user experience.
  • Customizable: Developers can easily customize the appearance and behavior of toast notifications to align with the application’s design.

Understanding the Structure of Toast Notifications

A typical toast notification consists of:

  • A message that informs the user about an action’s success, failure, or warning.
  • An optional close button to dismiss the notification.
  • A progress indicator to show the notification duration.

Setting Up Your Project

Before diving into coding, let’s set up a project folder that will contain all necessary files. Follow these steps:

  1. Create a Project Folder: Name your folder something like toast-notification.
  2. Create Essential Files:
  • index.html: This file will contain the main HTML structure.
  • style.css: This file will manage the styling of the toast notifications.
  • script.js: This file will handle the functionality of the toast notifications.

Creating the HTML Layout

In your index.html file, add the following code to establish the basic layout for your toast notification:



<!DOCTYPE html>


<!-- Coding By Abhikesh - www.abhikesh.com -->


<html lang="en" dir="ltr">


  <head>


    <meta charset="utf-8">


    <title>Toast Notification | abhikesh</title>


    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">


    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">


    <!-- Font Awesome CDN link for icons -->


    <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/font-awesome/6.2.1/css/all.min.css">


    <script src="script.js" defer></script>


  </head>


  <body>


    <ul class="notifications"></ul>


    <div class="buttons">


      <button class="btn" id="success">Success</button>


      <button class="btn" id="error">Error</button>


      <button class="btn" id="warning">Warning</button>


      <button class="btn" id="info">Info</button>


    </div>


  </body>


</html>

Styling the Toast Notification

Next, open your style.css file and add the following CSS code to style the toast notifications and the buttons:



/* Import Google font - Poppins */


@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@400;500;600&display=swap');


* {


  margin: 0;


  padding: 0;


  box-sizing: border-box;


  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;


}


:root {


  --dark: #34495E;


  --light: #ffffff;


  --success: #0ABF30;


  --error: #E24D4C;


  --warning: #E9BD0C;


  --info: #3498DB;


}


body {


  display: flex;


  align-items: center;


  justify-content: center;


  min-height: 100vh;


  background: var(--dark);


}


.notifications {


  position: fixed;


  top: 30px;


  right: 20px;


}


.notifications :where(.toast, .column) {


  display: flex;


  align-items: center;


}


.notifications .toast {


  width: 400px;


  position: relative;


  overflow: hidden;


  list-style: none;


  border-radius: 4px;


  padding: 16px 17px;


  margin-bottom: 10px;


  background: var(--light);


  justify-content: space-between;


  animation: show_toast 0.3s ease forwards;


}


@keyframes show_toast {


  0% {


    transform: translateX(100%);


  }


  40% {


    transform: translateX(-5%);


  }


  80% {


    transform: translateX(0%);


  }


  100% {


    transform: translateX(-10px);


  }


}


.notifications .toast.hide {


  animation: hide_toast 0.3s ease forwards;


}


@keyframes hide_toast {


  0% {


    transform: translateX(-10px);


  }


  40% {


    transform: translateX(0%);


  }


  80% {


    transform: translateX(-5%);


  }


  100% {


    transform: translateX(calc(100% + 20px));


  }


}


.toast::before {


  position: absolute;


  content: "";


  height: 3px;


  width: 100%;


  bottom: 0px;


  left: 0px;


  animation: progress 5s linear forwards;


}


@keyframes progress {


  100% {


    width: 0%;


  }


}


.toast.success::before, .btn#success {


  background: var(--success);


}


.toast.error::before, .btn#error {


  background: var(--error);


}


.toast.warning::before, .btn#warning {


  background: var(--warning);


}


.toast.info::before, .btn#info {


  background: var(--info);


}


.toast .column i {


  font-size: 1.75rem;


}


.toast.success .column i {


  color: var(--success);


}


.toast.error .column i {


  color: var(--error);


}


.toast.warning .column i {


  color: var(--warning);


}


.toast.info .column i {


  color: var(--info);


}


.toast .column span {


  font-size: 1.07rem;


  margin-left: 12px;


}


.toast i:last-child {


  color: #aeb0d7;


  cursor: pointer;


}


.toast i:last-child:hover {


  color: var(--dark);


}


.buttons .btn {


  border: none;


  outline: none;


  cursor: pointer;


  margin: 0 5px;


  color: var(--light);


  font-size: 1.2rem;


  padding: 10px 20px;


  border-radius: 4px;


}


@media screen and (max-width: 530px) {


  .notifications {


    width: 95%;


  }


  .notifications .toast {


    width: 100%;


    font-size: 1rem;


    margin-left: 20px;


  }


  .buttons .btn {


    margin: 0 1px;


    font-size: 1.1rem;


    padding: 8px 15px;


  }


}

Customizing Toast Styles

You can create different styles for success, error, warning, and info notifications by adding specific classes. Here’s an example of how to define the different classes in your CSS, as shown above.

Implementing JavaScript Functionality

In your script.js file, implement the functionality to display toast notifications. Add the following code:



const notifications = document.querySelector(".notifications"),


buttons = document.querySelectorAll(".buttons .btn");


const toastDetails = {


    timer: 5000,


    success: {


        icon: 'fa-circle-check',


        text: 'Success: This is a success toast.',


    },


    error: {


        icon: 'fa-circle-xmark',


        text: 'Error: This is an error toast.',


    },


    warning: {


        icon: 'fa-triangle-exclamation',


        text: 'Warning: This is a warning toast.',


    },


    info: {


        icon: 'fa-circle-info',


        text: 'Info: This is an information toast.',


    }


}


const removeToast = (toast) => {


    toast.classList.add("hide");


    if(toast.timeoutId) clearTimeout(toast.timeoutId); // Clearing the timeout for the toast


    setTimeout(() => toast.remove(), 500); // Removing the toast after 500ms


}


const createToast = (id) => {


    // Getting the icon and text for the toast based on the id passed


    const { icon, text } = toastDetails[id];


    const toast = document.createElement("li"); // Creating a new 'li' element for the toast


    toast.className = `toast ${id}`; // Setting the classes for the toast


    // Setting the inner HTML for the toast


    toast.innerHTML = `<div class="column">


                         <i class="fa-solid ${icon}"></i>


                         <span>${text}</span>


                      </div>


                      <i class="fa-solid fa-xmark" onclick="removeToast(this.parentElement)"></i>`;


    notifications.appendChild(toast); // Append the toast to the notification ul


    // Setting a timeout to remove the toast after the specified duration


    toast.timeoutId = setTimeout(() => removeToast(toast), toastDetails.timer);


}


// Adding a click event listener to each button to create a toast when clicked


buttons.forEach(btn => {


    btn.addEventListener("click", () => createToast(btn.id));


});

How the JavaScript Works

  • Function: The showToast function creates a new toast element based on the type passed to it (success, error, warning, info).
  • Auto-Dismiss: Each toast automatically fades out after five seconds but can also be dismissed manually by clicking the close button.

Testing Your Toast Notification

After setting up your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files, open index.html in your web browser to test the functionality. Click the buttons to see the toast notifications appear, and observe how they behave according to the specified styles.

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Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully created a customizable toast notification system using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This implementation not only enhances user interaction but also improves overall usability within your web application.

Feel free to further customize the design and functionality to match your specific needs, making your notifications more engaging for users.

Download Source Code

To get started with your toast notification system, download the source code by clicking the button below:

Abhikesh Kumar

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Hi, I am Abhikesh Kumar, a professional web designer specializing in creating visually appealing and highly functional websites for individuals. With a mix of creativity and technical know-how, I design websites that not only look beautiful but also work perfectly, all while meeting the unique needs and goals of each client. I’m skilled in WordPress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript etc. ensuring that every website I build is fully optimized, responsive, and user-friendly.

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