Tooltip
On-hover/focus info.
Also known as:
- Toggle tip
- Toggletip
- Tool tip
- Tooltip, toggletip
- Tooltiptabstop
- Info Tip
- Help Tip
- Hover Tip
- Popover Tip
Overview
Purpose
The Tooltip component on-hover/focus info.within our design system. It follows our compound layer principles, ensuring consistency and reusability across applications.
When to Use
- Use when you need providing system feedback
- Appropriate for feedback contexts
- Follows compound component patterns
When Not to Use
- Avoid when simpler alternatives exist
- Don't use for permanent content
- Consider alternatives for edge cases
Live Example
import React from 'react'; import Tooltip from './components/Tooltip'; import Button from './components/Button'; import props from '/props.json'; export default function App() { return ( <div style={{ padding: '2rem', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', minHeight: '100vh' }}> <Tooltip content={props.content || 'Tooltip content'} position={props.position || 'top'} variant={props.variant || 'default'} > <Button>{props.children || 'Hover me'}</Button> </Tooltip> </div> ); }
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Anatomy
Understanding the structure of the Tooltip component helps ensure proper implementation and customization.
Component anatomy diagram will be generated based on the actual component structure.
Variants & States
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API Reference
Props
Props documentation will be auto-generated from the component implementation.
Methods
Method documentation will be extracted from the component interface.
Accessibility
Standards Compliance
This component follows WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines and includes proper ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation, and screen reader support.
Common Pitfalls
- Not dismissible
- used for essential info
- poor keyboard support.
Accessibility Checklist
- ✓ Keyboard navigation support
- ✓ Screen reader compatibility
- ✓ Color contrast compliance
- ✓ Focus management
- ✓ ARIA attributes
- ✓ Reduced motion support
Usage Guidelines
✓ Do
- Use consistent spacing and sizing
- Follow established patterns
- Provide clear labels and descriptions
- Test with assistive technologies
✗ Don't
- Override core functionality
- Use without proper context
- Ignore accessibility requirements
- Modify without design system approval
Examples
Basic Usage
import React from 'react'; import Tooltip from './components/Tooltip'; import Button from './components/Button'; import props from '/props.json'; export default function App() { return ( <div style={{ padding: '2rem', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', minHeight: '100vh' }}> <Tooltip content={props.content || 'Tooltip content'} position={props.position || 'top'} variant={props.variant || 'default'} > <Button>{props.children || 'Hover me'}</Button> </Tooltip> </div> ); }
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Advanced Usage
import React from 'react'; import Tooltip from './components/Tooltip'; import Button from './components/Button'; import props from '/props.json'; export default function App() { return ( <div style={{ padding: '2rem', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', minHeight: '100vh' }}> <Tooltip content={props.content || 'Tooltip content'} position={props.position || 'top'} variant={props.variant || 'default'} > <Button>{props.children || 'Hover me'}</Button> </Tooltip> </div> ); }
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