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Popover API Explainer
Frames popovers as top-layer, ephemeral UI that closes when users move on, including click-away and Escape dismissal and one-at-a-time behavior.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 popover as an ephemeral top-layer surface that closes when users move on. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as spec evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.
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