Alerts
Alerts give short, contextual feedback: confirmations, warnings, errors and announcements. Pick a colour that matches the meaning, add icons, links or actions, and make them dismissible with a close button and data-ui-dismiss="alert".
1Contextual colours
Eight colour variants to match the meaning of the message.
A primary alert: Clean water wells are built with and maintained by local communities.
A secondary alert: Companies can match employee donations and double their impact.
A success alert: Local partners know their communities and make sure help arrives where it matters.
A danger alert: Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
A warning alert: Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
A info alert: We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
A light alert: Thousands of donors already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
A dark alert: Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
<div class="alert alert-primary" role="alert">
A primary alert: Clean water wells are built with and maintained by local communities.
</div>
<div class="alert alert-secondary" role="alert">
A secondary alert: Companies can match employee donations and double their impact.
</div>
<div class="alert alert-success" role="alert">
A success alert: Local partners know their communities and make sure help arrives where it matters.
</div>
<div class="alert alert-danger" role="alert">
A danger alert: Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
</div>
<div class="alert alert-warning" role="alert">
A warning alert: Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
</div>
<div class="alert alert-info" role="alert">
A info alert: We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
</div>
<div class="alert alert-light" role="alert">
A light alert: Thousands of donors already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
</div>
<div class="alert alert-dark" role="alert">
A dark alert: Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
</div>2Alerts with icons
A leading icon makes the type of message clear at a glance.
Your changes were saved.
A new version is available.
Your storage is almost full.
The payment could not be processed.
<div class="alert alert-success d-flex align-items-center gap-2" role="alert">
<i class="bi bi-check-circle-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<div>
Your changes were saved.
</div>
</div>
<div class="alert alert-info d-flex align-items-center gap-2" role="alert">
<i class="bi bi-info-circle-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<div>
A new version is available.
</div>
</div>
<div class="alert alert-warning d-flex align-items-center gap-2" role="alert">
<i class="bi bi-exclamation-triangle-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<div>
Your storage is almost full.
</div>
</div>
<div class="alert alert-danger d-flex align-items-center gap-2 mb-0" role="alert">
<i class="bi bi-x-octagon-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<div>
The payment could not be processed.
</div>
</div>3Dismissible alerts
Add .alert-dismissible, .fade .show and a close button with data-ui-dismiss="alert".
Heads up! Our annual report is independently audited and published in full.
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
<div class="alert alert-warning alert-dismissible fade show" role="alert">
<strong>Heads up!</strong> Our annual report is independently audited and published in full.
<button type="button" class="btn-close" data-ui-dismiss="alert" aria-label="Close"></button>
</div>
<div class="alert alert-primary alert-dismissible fade show mb-0" role="alert">
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
<button type="button" class="btn-close" data-ui-dismiss="alert" aria-label="Close"></button>
</div>4Heading and divider
Longer messages with an alert heading, paragraphs and a horizontal rule.
Goal reached!
Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Every donation is tax-deductible, and receipts arrive by email instantly.
Next milestone: Dec 4, 2026
<div class="alert alert-success mb-0" role="alert">
<h4 class="alert-heading"><i class="bi bi-trophy-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i> Goal reached!</h4>
<p>Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Every donation is tax-deductible, and receipts arrive by email instantly.</p>
<hr>
<p class="mb-0 small">Next milestone: Dec 4, 2026</p>
</div>5Alert links
Use .alert-link so links pick up a matching, bolder colour.
Read the release notes to see what changed.
Your card expires soon. Update billing details.
<div class="alert alert-info" role="alert">
Read the <a href="#" class="alert-link">release notes</a> to see what changed.
</div>
<div class="alert alert-danger mb-0" role="alert">
Your card expires soon. <a href="#" class="alert-link">Update billing details</a>.
</div>6Alert with actions
Buttons inside the alert let people act on the message directly.
Meeting invitation
Freya Ortega invited you to a call on Jan 10, 2027 at 08:15.
<div class="alert alert-primary d-flex flex-column flex-sm-row align-items-sm-center gap-3 mb-0" role="alert">
<div class="fs-3">
<i class="bi bi-calendar-check-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i>
</div>
<div class="flex-grow-1">
<strong>Meeting invitation</strong>
<div class="small">
Freya Ortega invited you to a call on Jan 10, 2027 at 08:15.
</div>
</div>
<div class="d-flex gap-2">
<button type="button" class="btn btn-primary btn-sm">Accept</button>
<button type="button" class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm">Decline</button>
</div>
</div>7Compact alerts
Less padding and small text for inline hints next to forms.
Tip: drag rows to change their order.
Last synced 14 hours ago.
<div class="alert alert-secondary py-2 px-3 small mb-2" role="alert">
<i class="bi bi-lightbulb-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i> Tip: drag rows to change their order.
</div>
<div class="alert alert-warning py-2 px-3 small mb-0" role="alert">
<i class="bi bi-clock-history" aria-hidden="true"></i> Last synced 14 hours ago.
</div>8Alert with a list
List the details of a problem inside a single alert.
Import finished with warnings
- 4 rows skipped: missing email address
- 1 duplicate records merged
- Dates in column D were read as text
<div class="alert alert-warning mb-0" role="alert">
<h5 class="alert-heading"><i class="bi bi-exclamation-triangle-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i> Import finished with warnings</h5>
<ul class="mb-0">
<li>4 rows skipped: missing email address</li>
<li>1 duplicate records merged</li>
<li>Dates in column D were read as text</li>
</ul>
</div>9Accent border alerts
A light surface with a thick coloured left border, a calm style for docs and dashboards.
Note
We measure success by how many donors come back and tell their friends.
Success
Volunteers give their time in schools, shelters and food banks every week.
Important
Ninety cents of every dollar goes directly to the projects you support.
<div class="alert ca-alert-accent border-primary" role="alert">
<strong class="text-primary">Note</strong>
<div>
We measure success by how many donors come back and tell their friends.
</div>
</div>
<div class="alert ca-alert-accent border-success" role="alert">
<strong class="text-success">Success</strong>
<div>
Volunteers give their time in schools, shelters and food banks every week.
</div>
</div>
<div class="alert ca-alert-accent border-danger mb-0" role="alert">
<strong class="text-danger">Important</strong>
<div>
Ninety cents of every dollar goes directly to the projects you support.
</div>
</div>10Upload progress
An alert that carries a progress bar while a long task runs.
Uploading our-favourite-tips-for-busy-weeks.zip84%
<div class="alert alert-light border mb-0" role="status">
<div class="d-flex justify-content-between mb-2">
<span><i class="bi bi-cloud-arrow-up-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i> Uploading <strong>our-favourite-tips-for-busy-weeks.zip</strong></span><span class="small text-body-secondary">84%</span>
</div>
<div class="progress" role="progressbar" aria-label="Upload progress" aria-valuenow="84" aria-valuemin="0" aria-valuemax="100" style="height: 8px;">
<div class="progress-bar progress-bar-striped progress-bar-animated" style="width: 84%;">
</div>
</div>
</div>11Message with avatar
A personal message alert with the sender's photo and a reply link.
Aria Lindqvist 21 hours ago
Monthly gifts let us plan ahead and respond quickly when disaster strikes.
Reply<div class="alert alert-light border d-flex gap-3 mb-0" role="alert">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-10.svg" alt="Aria Lindqvist" class="rounded-circle flex-shrink-0" width="44" height="44">
<div>
<div class="fw-semibold">
Aria Lindqvist <span class="small text-body-secondary fw-normal">21 hours ago</span>
</div>
<div>
Monthly gifts let us plan ahead and respond quickly when disaster strikes.
</div>
<a href="#" class="alert-link small">Reply</a>
</div>
</div>12Cookie banner
A dark dismissible banner with two choices; both buttons close it through the data API.
We use cookies to remember your settings and understand how the site is used.
<div class="alert text-bg-dark border-0 alert-dismissible fade show d-flex flex-column flex-md-row align-items-md-center gap-3 mb-0" role="alert" data-ui-theme="dark">
<div class="fs-4">
<i class="bi bi-cookie" aria-hidden="true"></i>
</div>
<div class="flex-grow-1 small">
We use cookies to remember your settings and understand how the site is used.
</div>
<div class="d-flex gap-2 me-md-4">
<button type="button" class="btn btn-light btn-sm text-nowrap" data-ui-dismiss="alert">Accept all</button>
<button type="button" class="btn btn-outline-light btn-sm text-nowrap" data-ui-dismiss="alert">Essential only</button>
</div>
<button type="button" class="btn-close" data-ui-dismiss="alert" aria-label="Close"></button>
</div>13Form error summary
Collect validation errors at the top of a form, each linking to its field.
<div class="alert alert-danger mb-0" role="alert" aria-live="assertive">
<div class="fw-semibold mb-1">
<i class="bi bi-x-circle-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i> Please fix 3 problems
</div>
<ul class="mb-0 small">
<li><a href="#" class="alert-link">Email</a> must be a valid address</li>
<li><a href="#" class="alert-link">Password</a> needs at least 8 characters</li>
<li><a href="#" class="alert-link">Terms</a> must be accepted</li>
</ul>
</div>14Maintenance notice
A full-width, square-cornered banner for site-wide announcements.
Scheduled maintenance on Nov 13, 2026 from 02:00 to 04:00 UTC. Details
<div class="alert alert-warning rounded-0 border-0 border-bottom border-warning-subtle text-center mb-0 py-2" role="alert">
<i class="bi bi-tools" aria-hidden="true"></i> Scheduled maintenance on <strong>Nov 13, 2026</strong> from 02:00 to 04:00 UTC. <a href="#" class="alert-link">Details</a>
</div>15System status card
Several small alerts inside a card report the state of each service.
System statusUpdated 6 min ago
APIOperational
DatabaseOperational
Email deliveryDegraded
<div class="card" style="max-width: 480px;">
<div class="card-header d-flex justify-content-between">
<span class="fw-semibold">System status</span><span class="small text-body-secondary">Updated 6 min ago</span>
</div>
<div class="card-body">
<div class="alert alert-success py-2 d-flex justify-content-between mb-2" role="alert">
<span><i class="bi bi-server" aria-hidden="true"></i> API</span><span>Operational</span>
</div>
<div class="alert alert-success py-2 d-flex justify-content-between mb-2" role="alert">
<span><i class="bi bi-database-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i> Database</span><span>Operational</span>
</div>
<div class="alert alert-warning py-2 d-flex justify-content-between mb-0" role="alert">
<span><i class="bi bi-envelope-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i> Email delivery</span><span>Degraded</span>
</div>
</div>
</div>16Processing alert
A spinner shows that something is happening in the background.
Generating your report. This usually takes under a minute.
<div class="alert alert-info d-flex align-items-center gap-3 mb-0" role="status">
<div class="spinner-border spinner-border-sm" aria-hidden="true">
</div>
<div>
Generating your report. This usually takes under a minute.
</div>
</div>17Feature announcement
Badges and an icon turn an alert into a friendly product update.
NewImpact tracking is now available for every plan. Try it
<div class="alert alert-primary alert-dismissible fade show mb-0" role="alert">
<span class="badge text-bg-primary me-2">New</span><strong>Impact tracking</strong> is now available for every plan. <a href="#" class="alert-link">Try it <i class="bi bi-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>
<button type="button" class="btn-close" data-ui-dismiss="alert" aria-label="Close"></button>
</div>18Soft subtle alerts
Subtle background and emphasis text colours give a softer look; pill corners for short notes.
Verified
Awaiting review
Blocked
Beta
<div class="d-flex flex-wrap gap-2">
<div class="alert bg-success-subtle text-success-emphasis border border-success-subtle rounded-pill py-1 px-3 mb-0" role="alert">
<i class="bi bi-check2" aria-hidden="true"></i> Verified
</div>
<div class="alert bg-warning-subtle text-warning-emphasis border border-warning-subtle rounded-pill py-1 px-3 mb-0" role="alert">
<i class="bi bi-hourglass-split" aria-hidden="true"></i> Awaiting review
</div>
<div class="alert bg-danger-subtle text-danger-emphasis border border-danger-subtle rounded-pill py-1 px-3 mb-0" role="alert">
<i class="bi bi-slash-circle-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i> Blocked
</div>
<div class="alert bg-info-subtle text-info-emphasis border border-info-subtle rounded-pill py-1 px-3 mb-0" role="alert">
<i class="bi bi-info-circle-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i> Beta
</div>
</div>19Trial ending
An upgrade prompt with a clear call to action and a way to dismiss it.
Your trial ends in 6 days
Upgrade now to keep your projects and team members.
<div class="alert alert-light border border-primary-subtle alert-dismissible fade show mb-0" role="alert">
<div class="d-flex flex-column flex-sm-row gap-3 align-items-sm-center pe-4">
<div class="flex-grow-1">
<div class="fw-semibold">
<i class="bi bi-hourglass-bottom" aria-hidden="true"></i> Your trial ends in 6 days
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Upgrade now to keep your projects and team members.
</div>
</div>
<a href="#" class="btn btn-primary btn-sm text-nowrap">Upgrade plan</a>
</div>
<button type="button" class="btn-close" data-ui-dismiss="alert" aria-label="Close"></button>
</div>20Stacked notifications
Narrow alerts with a shadow, stacked like a notification centre.
Order #TX-1272 was delivered.
Kai Carter joined your workspace.
Backup failed yesterday.
<div class="d-grid gap-2" style="max-width: 360px;">
<div class="alert alert-light shadow-sm border-0 alert-dismissible fade show mb-0 small" role="alert">
<span class="text-success"><i class="bi bi-bag-check-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span> Order #TX-1272 was delivered.
<button type="button" class="btn-close" data-ui-dismiss="alert" aria-label="Close"></button>
</div>
<div class="alert alert-light shadow-sm border-0 alert-dismissible fade show mb-0 small" role="alert">
<span class="text-primary"><i class="bi bi-person-plus-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span> Kai Carter joined your workspace.
<button type="button" class="btn-close" data-ui-dismiss="alert" aria-label="Close"></button>
</div>
<div class="alert alert-light shadow-sm border-0 alert-dismissible fade show mb-0 small" role="alert">
<span class="text-danger"><i class="bi bi-exclamation-circle-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span> Backup failed yesterday.
<button type="button" class="btn-close" data-ui-dismiss="alert" aria-label="Close"></button>
</div>
</div>