pattern-library checked
Fluent 2 Tooltip
Documents tooltip placement near targets, optional arrows, aria-describedby association, essential-content limits, concise wording, and disabled-control explanation guidance.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tooltip | Choose tooltip when the target already has a usable name and needs only a short supplemental description on focus or hover. | The owning element keeps focus while the tooltip is visible. | Supports concise supplemental content, placement, arrows, and target association. |
| Tooltip-only required information | Flag this anti-pattern when the tooltip content is necessary to complete the task correctly or avoid a harmful outcome. | Users can complete the task without reading a tooltip. | Supports concise associated tooltip content and the essential-content boundary. |
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: .