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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