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Design Tooltips
Components · tooltips
Updated 2026-07-28
Tooltips explain unfamiliar elements.
Use for:
Icon meaning.
Extra information.
Short explanations.
Avoid:
Hiding critical information.
Long paragraphs.
Appearing too quickly.
A tooltip should clarify, not compensate for poor design.
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