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Shadcn Tooltip: Create Stylish and Functional Tooltips for Your UI
Shadcn Tooltip component allows users to see a small preview of related content by hovering over a trigger.
Built with Radix UI, it handles focus, accessibility, and state out of the box.
Used in headers, DASHBOARDS, and toolbars for secondary content preview without overwhelming the UI.
What is a Shadcn Tooltip?
A tooltip is a versatile element for context and preview actions (e.g., text, labels, and hover). Shadcn Tooltip composes with native HTML elements using Tailwind and Radix for layout, padding, and state.
Tooltips can have triggers, contents, and interactive elements. Each tooltip is a self-contained unit that helps organize your previews.
Why Use Shadcn Tooltip?
Tooltips provide a structured way to present secondary content without overwhelming users. They help with hierarchy, context, and scanning through choices.
Accessibility and consistency are built-in. By using tooltips, your application stays visually uniform while being accessible by default.
Key Features of Shadcn Tooltip
- Search Support. Integrated search field for filtering long label lists.
- Size Variants. Full control over padding, shadows, and state using Tailwind.
- Responsive Design. Tooltips work perfectly across all screen sizes and device types.
- Interactive States. Combine with hover effects or interactive elements like buttons.
- Flexible Layout. Tooltips can be used in toolbars, headers, or as standalone blocks.
Works Well With Other Components
Use Shadcn Tooltip inside Shadcn Button or Shadcn Icon for localized labels. Combine with Shadcn Card for related actions.
Place Shadcn Input or Shadcn Select around a tooltip for discoverable search and action menus.