What's it called · UI components 11

Tooltip

A short description that appears beside an element on hover or keyboard focus.

Press and hold the info icon to read its description.

Often confused with

• Popover: A panel opened by pressing an element that can contain buttons or input fields rather than just a short description
• Coach mark: A guide introducing features in sequence on first use rather than just explaining the element being pointed at
• Toast: A brief notification of an action’s result rather than a description attached to a specific element