Can tooltips be created in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, tooltips can be created in Webflow using custom code or through the use of a third-party tool. Here are the steps to create tooltips in Webflow:

  1. Using custom code:
  • In the Designer, select the element you want to add a tooltip to.

  • Click on the "Settings" tab in the right-hand panel and give the element a unique class name.

  • Go to the "Custom Code" tab in the right-hand panel and click on the "Head" section.

  • Add the following code to the "Head" section, replacing .tooltip with the class name you assigned to the element:

    ```html

    ```

  • Add the following HTML code below or inside the element you want to add a tooltip to:

    ```html

    Hover over me This is a tooltip
    \`\`\`
  • Customize the appearance and content of the tooltip by modifying the CSS styles and HTML content.

  1. Using a third-party tool:
  • There are several third-party tools that offer pre-designed tooltips that can be easily added to your Webflow project using their embed code.
  • Search for a tooltip tool that suits your needs. Some popular options include: Tippy.js, Hint.css, and Tooltipster.
  • Sign up with the chosen tool and follow their instructions to generate the embed code.
  • In Webflow, create a new HTML embed element by dragging the "Embed" component onto the canvas.
  • Paste the generated embed code into the HTML embed element.
  • Customize the tooltip appearance and behavior using the options provided by the third-party tool.

Remember to publish your website for the tooltips to be visible on the live site. With tooltips, you can provide additional information or context to your website visitors, enhancing the user experience and making your content more informative and engaging.

Additional questions:

  1. How can I customize the appearance of tooltips in Webflow?
  2. Are there any Webflow integrations available for tooltips?
  3. How can I make tooltips responsive in Webflow?