Tooltippeja

Tooltippeja, often translated as tooltips, are a common graphical user interface element. They are small pop-up boxes that appear when a user hovers their mouse pointer over an icon, button, or other interface element. The primary purpose of a tooltip is to provide brief, contextual information about the function or meaning of the element it is associated with.

These informational boxes are designed to enhance usability by offering clarification without cluttering the main interface. For instance, a tooltip might reveal the full name of a shortened button label, describe the action an icon will perform, or display a keyboard shortcut. They serve as an on-demand help system, reducing the need for users to consult external documentation or guess at functionality.

The appearance and behavior of tooltips can vary across different operating systems and applications. Typically, they appear after a short delay following the hover action and disappear once the mouse pointer moves away. While beneficial for discoverability and usability, excessive or poorly implemented tooltips can sometimes be perceived as intrusive. Developers often consider the duration of the hover delay and the content within the tooltip to ensure a positive user experience.