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Tooltip

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Overview

A tooltip is a floating text area that provides helpful or contextual information on hover, focus, or tap.

Status

Sample element

Tooltip Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Mi eget mauris pharetra et ultrices.

When to use

  • When users need help making a decision
  • When you need to provide more information for icons or icon buttons without labels
  • When you need to define new or unfamiliar UI elements that are not described directly in the user interface

Status checklist

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