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title: "What is a Tooltip?"
slug: "what-is-a-tooltip"
updated: 2026-08-06T15:35:55Z
published: 2026-08-06T15:35:55Z
canonical: "support.whatfix.com/what-is-a-tooltip"
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# What is a Tooltip?

Tooltips are callout boxes that provide contextual information about specific elements in your app. They appear when users hover over or click on an item, offering guidance without cluttering the interface. For example, in your banking app, Tooltips can highlight the **Send Money** option, explaining its purpose and how to use it effectively.

![tooltip_example](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/tooltip_example.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T15%3A37%3A05Z&se=2026-10-29T16%3A37%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=vowMnGYkjPGM9rAPv6gRsPQIt7Nd9F8BKz1X4m%2FLGyc%3D)