- Do tooltips work on mobile?
- Where should tooltips be placed?
- What can I use instead of a tooltip?
- Should tooltips be hover or click?
Do tooltips work on mobile?
Tooltips aren't just for web—they're one of the most popular and effective UI patterns for mobile apps, too.
Where should tooltips be placed?
Tooltips should be placed near the object being hovered, usually at the pointer's tail or head if possible. However, tooltips should never be placed in a way that interferes with what the user is doing. Don't: cover the object the user is about to view or interact with.
What can I use instead of a tooltip?
You can use modals, hotspots, and in-app messages to replace tooltips.
Should tooltips be hover or click?
A tooltip appears when the user hovers over a component or in-focus state. On mobile devices, the tooltip appears when a user clicks long on an element.