Tooltips

What are Tooltips

Tooltips are small pop-up boxes that provide additional information when users interact with an element on a website or application. Tooltips enhance accessibility for users with visual impairments or those relying on assistive technologies. Tooltips appear near interactive elements like buttons or icons and offer additional details, clarifications, or alternative text descriptions. By providing context and clarity, tooltips improve the browsing experience for individuals with disabilities.

A standard tooltip icon and an example message

It is crucial to implement accessible tooltips that assistive technologies can perceive and trigger using keyboard navigation, not solely dependent on hover interactions. The tooltip content should be concise, relevant, and easy to understand, benefiting users with cognitive disabilities. Offering alternative activation methods ensures accessibility for all users, regardless of their input devices or interaction methods.

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