Reference
Family - Overlay
Unified reference for the Overlay widget family across module, constructor, and element APIs.
Family - Overlay
This page unifies related iced::widget APIs for the Overlay family.
# API surfaces
- Module: iced::widget::overlay
# Surface summaries
# Module
Display interactive elements on top of other widgets.
# Example References
- ref/examples/clock/src/main.rs
- ref/examples/loupe/src/main.rs
- ref/examples/text/src/main.rs
- ref/examples/integration/src/main.rs
- ref/examples/editor/src/main.rs
- ref/examples/pokedex/src/main.rs
# Related
# Use this when...
- You want one page that links module, constructor, and element surfaces.
- You are deciding which API surface to start from.
- You need a practical map for this widget domain.
# Minimal example
rust
// Typical flow: // 1) Start with constructor usage. // 2) Move to module docs for style/state details. // 3) Use element docs for type-level control.
# How it works
Family pages connect related docs so you do not miss capabilities that are split across constructor/module/element pages.
# Common patterns
rust
// Build with constructor APIs first, // then refine behavior/styles through related module and element docs.
# Gotchas / tips
- Family routes normalize naming; module/function/struct names may differ slightly.
- Prefer this page as your entrypoint when learning unfamiliar widgets.
- Follow example references here before inventing integration patterns.