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Design Tooltips Correctly
Components · tooltips
Updated 2026-07-28
Tooltips explain. They should not hide essential information.
Use tooltips for:
Extra context.
Icon explanations.
Secondary details.
Do not use tooltips for:
Critical instructions.
Required actions.
Important warnings.
Timing matters:
Do not appear instantly.
Do not stay forever.
Keep them short:
One idea.
One explanation.
Good tooltips reduce confusion without adding noise.
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