Tooltips

A tooltip in UI is a small, contextual piece of information that appears when a user hovers their cursor over an element, such as a button, icon, or hyperlink. It provides additional details, explanations, or clarifications about the element's purpose or functionality.

Tooltips are used to offer concise guidance without cluttering the main interface, making them particularly helpful for icons with unclear meanings or abbreviated labels. They enhance user understanding and engagement by offering quick insights and reducing the need for users to guess or search for information.

Don't turn tooltips into the only source of explanation. They are good companions to give an extra hand and provide additional information, but users should ideally be able to complete a task without them.