--- title: "Create Tooltips" slug: "create-tooltips" updated: 2026-08-06T15:35:55Z published: 2026-08-06T15:35:55Z canonical: "support.whatfix.com/create-tooltips" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.whatfix.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Create Tooltip Tooltips enable you to add in-app messages to convey any information to your end users or request them to perform any action on the screen. For example, you can show offers for a particular restaurant as a Tooltip. ![demo_tooltip](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/demo_tooltip.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T15%3A36%3A55Z&se=2026-10-29T16%3A36%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KXD2PnBRzpBxFXrMxlk%2FOiqbilsWr1PezX9CcWl0CSA%3D) Create and configure your Tooltips using the following steps: - [Step 1: Create a Tooltip project](/mobile/docs/create-tooltips#create-tooltip) - [Step 2: Capture your Mobile app screens](/mobile/docs/create-tooltips#connect-capture) - [Step 3: Identify the screen](/mobile/docs/create-tooltips#identify-screen) - [Step 4: Design the Tooltip](/mobile/docs/create-tooltips#design-tooltip) ## Step 1: Create a Tooltip Project 1. On the Whatfix Mobile Dashboard, click the app in which you want to create your project. ![Mobile_Db_Select_App.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Mobile_Db_Select_App.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T15%3A36%3A55Z&se=2026-10-29T16%3A36%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KXD2PnBRzpBxFXrMxlk%2FOiqbilsWr1PezX9CcWl0CSA%3D) 2. To create a new project, click **+ New**. ![Mobile_new_Project.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Mobile_new_Project.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T15%3A36%3A55Z&se=2026-10-29T16%3A36%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KXD2PnBRzpBxFXrMxlk%2FOiqbilsWr1PezX9CcWl0CSA%3D) 1. Under the **NUDGES** section, click **Tooltip**. ![2022-10-10_19-06-40](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/2022-10-10_19-06-40.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T15%3A36%3A55Z&se=2026-10-29T16%3A36%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KXD2PnBRzpBxFXrMxlk%2FOiqbilsWr1PezX9CcWl0CSA%3D) 1. Enter a name for your project. ![Mobile_New_Project_Name.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Mobile_New_Project_Name.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T15%3A36%3A55Z&se=2026-10-29T16%3A36%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KXD2PnBRzpBxFXrMxlk%2FOiqbilsWr1PezX9CcWl0CSA%3D) 2. Enter the **App Version** or select the **App Version** using the dropdown. ![Mobile_app_version.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Mobile_app_version.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T15%3A36%3A55Z&se=2026-10-29T16%3A36%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KXD2PnBRzpBxFXrMxlk%2FOiqbilsWr1PezX9CcWl0CSA%3D) Info: - Use the latest version of your app to create Whatfix Mobile content. For more information on app version, see [What is an App Version?](/mobile/docs/app-version) - Ensure that you add the correct app version from the app build that was integrated with the Whatfix Mobile SDK. 3. Click **Create**. ![Mobile_Click_Create.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Mobile_Click_Create.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T15%3A36%3A55Z&se=2026-10-29T16%3A36%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KXD2PnBRzpBxFXrMxlk%2FOiqbilsWr1PezX9CcWl0CSA%3D) 1. Your Tooltip project gets created and you are redirected to the Whatfix Mobile Studio. ![whatfix_mobile_studio](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/whatfix_mobile_studio.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T15%3A36%3A55Z&se=2026-10-29T16%3A36%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KXD2PnBRzpBxFXrMxlk%2FOiqbilsWr1PezX9CcWl0CSA%3D) ## Step 2: Capture your Mobile app screens Capture screens as a one-time step using the Whatfix Creator widget. The widget enables you to capture app screens as screenshots and saves them to your Whatfix Mobile Dashboard to create in-app guidance content. It also enables you to preview your projects and test them before publishing. For more information on how to capture and add app screens, see [Capture Mobile app screens](/mobile/docs/capture-your-app-screen-using-new-screen-capture-experience). Use the following steps to add a screen: 1. On the **Identify Screen** window, click **+ Add screen**. ![new_add_screen.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/new_add_screen.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T15%3A36%3A55Z&se=2026-10-29T16%3A36%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KXD2PnBRzpBxFXrMxlk%2FOiqbilsWr1PezX9CcWl0CSA%3D) 2. Select the screen where you want to create the content and click **Add Screen**. ![select_screen_add_screen.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/select_screen_add_screen.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T15%3A36%3A55Z&se=2026-10-29T16%3A36%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KXD2PnBRzpBxFXrMxlk%2FOiqbilsWr1PezX9CcWl0CSA%3D) ## Step 3: Identify the screen After capturing the screen, you need to identify the unique elements on the screen and tag the screen so that the in-app experience you create appears on the right page. 1. To identify the unique elements on the screen and to tag the right screen, click **+ Add Identifier**. ![Mobile_Add_Identifier.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Mobile_Add_Identifier.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T15%3A36%3A55Z&se=2026-10-29T16%3A36%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KXD2PnBRzpBxFXrMxlk%2FOiqbilsWr1PezX9CcWl0CSA%3D) 2. Click the desired element on the page. ![Mobile_identifier_Home.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Mobile_identifier_Home.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T15%3A36%3A55Z&se=2026-10-29T16%3A36%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KXD2PnBRzpBxFXrMxlk%2FOiqbilsWr1PezX9CcWl0CSA%3D) Example: If you want to show a Tooltip on the Home screen, choose the title Home, which can uniquely identify the screen and show the Tooltip on the correct screen.          Info:           Click **Add More** to select more elements on the page, and then repeat step 2. ![add_more_identifier](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/add_more_identifier.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T15%3A36%3A55Z&se=2026-10-29T16%3A36%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KXD2PnBRzpBxFXrMxlk%2FOiqbilsWr1PezX9CcWl0CSA%3D) ## Step 4: Design the Tooltip Choose a template for your Tooltip and select the element upon which you want to place the Tooltip. Once the Tooltip is set to appear on the element you want, design the Tooltip as per your requirement. Use the following steps to design your Tooltip: 1. On the Whatfix Mobile Studio, click **Design**. ![element_design ](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/element_design%20.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T15%3A36%3A55Z&se=2026-10-29T16%3A36%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KXD2PnBRzpBxFXrMxlk%2FOiqbilsWr1PezX9CcWl0CSA%3D) 2. Choose a template for your Tooltip. ![2022-10-12_16-24-58](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/2022-10-12_16-24-58.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T15%3A36%3A55Z&se=2026-10-29T16%3A36%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KXD2PnBRzpBxFXrMxlk%2FOiqbilsWr1PezX9CcWl0CSA%3D) 3. To target the element on which you want to place your Tooltip, click **Identify Screen**. ![identify_screen](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/identify_screen.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T15%3A36%3A55Z&se=2026-10-29T16%3A36%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KXD2PnBRzpBxFXrMxlk%2FOiqbilsWr1PezX9CcWl0CSA%3D) 4. Select the desired element on the screen. ![element_selection](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/element_selection.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T15%3A36%3A55Z&se=2026-10-29T16%3A36%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KXD2PnBRzpBxFXrMxlk%2FOiqbilsWr1PezX9CcWl0CSA%3D) 5. Click **Confirm**. ![confirm_identifier](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/confirm_identifier.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T15%3A36%3A55Z&se=2026-10-29T16%3A36%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KXD2PnBRzpBxFXrMxlk%2FOiqbilsWr1PezX9CcWl0CSA%3D)          Info:           - The Tooltip appears on the element you choose. ![sample_tooltip](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/sample_tooltip.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T15%3A36%3A55Z&se=2026-10-29T16%3A36%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KXD2PnBRzpBxFXrMxlk%2FOiqbilsWr1PezX9CcWl0CSA%3D) - To place your Tooltip elsewhere, click **Change**. 6. Click the Tooltip to customize it as required. For more information, see [Customize Tooltip](/mobile/docs/customize-tooltip). 7. To add or generate the audio for the in-app experience in the language of your choice, go to the right to the **LANGUAGE SUPPORT** section, and then select the language using the dropdown. ![2022-11-23_11-53-38](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/2022-11-23_11-53-38.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T15%3A36%3A55Z&se=2026-10-29T16%3A36%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KXD2PnBRzpBxFXrMxlk%2FOiqbilsWr1PezX9CcWl0CSA%3D) 8. Configure **AUTO DISMISS** if you want to dismiss the Tooltip after a delay. Also configure the **ELEMENT TRIGGER** and **ELEMENT TERMINATION** conditions to trigger and terminate the Tooltip. ![termination_conditions](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/termination_conditions.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T15%3A36%3A55Z&se=2026-10-29T16%3A36%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KXD2PnBRzpBxFXrMxlk%2FOiqbilsWr1PezX9CcWl0CSA%3D)          Info:           For more information on element trigger and termination conditions, see * [How to trigger an element to appear on the app screen?](/mobile/docs/how-to-trigger-an-element) * [How to terminate an element from appearing on the app screen?](/mobile/docs/how-to-make-an-element-stop-appearing-on-the-app-screen) The Tooltip you create is automatically saved.          Note:           - [Preview projects on a device](/mobile/docs/preview-projects-on-a-device) before making it live for your end users. - After creating and designing your Project, click **Publish** to make it live for your end users. For more information on publishing Whatfix Mobile content, see [Publish Whatfix Mobile content](/mobile/docs/publishing-whatfix-content).