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128This number is the average of the last seven days.

Hover the question mark for a tip; press "Filter" to open the options.

Revealing content

Popover / Tooltip

A small note or set of options that floats next to an element.

When to use it

  • A line of explanation for an icon or abbreviation (a tooltip, shown on hover)
  • A few options or bits of information (a popover, shown on click)

When not to

  • Important information: phones have no hover, so it is never seen
  • Long content or forms

What to tell an AI tool

Hovering an icon shows a one-line explanation; clicking a button opens a small panel beside it, and clicking outside closes it.

Often compared with