# ion-backdrop Backdrops are full screen components that overlay other components. They are useful behind components that transition in on top of other content and can be used to dismiss that component. ## Properties | Property | Attribute | Description | Type | | ----------------- | ------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------- | | `stopPropagation` | `stop-propagation` | If `true`, the backdrop will stop propagation on tap. Defaults to `true`. | `boolean` | | `tappable` | `tappable` | If `true`, the backdrop will can be clicked and will emit the `ionBackdropTap` event. Defaults to `true`. | `boolean` | | `visible` | `visible` | If `true`, the backdrop will be visible. Defaults to `true`. | `boolean` | ## Events | Event | Description | | ---------------- | ------------------------------------ | | `ionBackdropTap` | Emitted when the backdrop is tapped. | ---------------------------------------------- *Built with [StencilJS](https://stenciljs.com/)*