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Fluent 2 Popover
Describes popovers as small brief contextual surfaces, cautions against essential task content and nesting, and covers layout, sizing, positioning, and accessibility considerations.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modal for nonblocking content | Flag this anti-pattern when content can be read later, ignored safely, dismissed without consequence, or shown near its object without blocking the rest of the page. | Users can continue the primary task while reading or ignoring nonblocking information. | Supports popovers for brief contextual nonessential content. |
| Popover | Choose popover when a local trigger needs a compact contextual layer with short copy, a few actions, or light controls that belong to that exact anchor. | The trigger name and visible placement make clear which object or field the popover belongs to. | Supports brief nonessential contextual content, positioning, sizing, and nesting cautions. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as pattern-library evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.
Publisher: Microsoft Fluent 2 Design System. Last checked: .