To get started with Tailwind CSS tooltip, you'll need to install the necessary packages and configure your project. This can be done by running `npm install tailwindcss` in your terminal.
With Tailwind CSS tooltip, you can easily add interactive and customizable tooltips to your project. This is achieved through the use of utility classes that can be applied to your HTML elements.
By following the steps outlined in the Tailwind CSS documentation, you can create a tooltip that is both visually appealing and functional. For example, the `bg-red-500` class can be used to set the background color of the tooltip to a deep red shade.
Basic Examples
To get started with using tooltips in Tailwind CSS, you need to add the data-twe-target="tooltip" data attribute to an element. This attribute should be linked to the id of the tooltip component.
You can see this in action with a button that triggers the tooltip element to be shown when hovered or focused.
Options
The options for Tailwind CSS tooltips are quite flexible, and understanding them can make a big difference in how your tooltips behave.
You can specify the ID selector of the tooltips content element with the `target` option, which is a string type and defaults to an empty value. For example, you can use `#my_tooltip_element` as the `target` value.
The `trigger` option determines the display direction of the tooltip, and it's an enum type with two possible values: "hover" and "click". By default, it's set to "hover", which means the tooltip will display when you hover over the reference element.
Here are the available options for the `placement` option, which determines the position of the tooltips in relation to the reference element: "top", "bottom", "left", and "right". The default value is "top".
For right-to-left (RTL) languages, you can use the `placementRtl` option to specify the position of the tooltips. It has the same possible values as the `placement` option: "top", "bottom", "left", and "right". The default value is also "top".
The `tooltip` option sets a distance between the toggle and tooltip element, and it's a string type that defaults to "0, 5px". This means the tooltip will be 5 pixels away from the toggle element in both the x and y axes.
For RTL languages, you can use the `offsetRtl` option to set a different distance between the toggle and tooltip element. It's also a string type and defaults to "0, 5px", which means the tooltip will be 5 pixels away from the toggle element in both the x and y axes.
You can also customize the delay timeouts for displaying and hiding tooltips with the `delayShow` and `delayHide` options, which are both number types and default to 0 milliseconds.
If you want the tooltips to remain persistent and not close when clicked outside, you can use the `permanent` option, which is a boolean type and defaults to false. This feature is exclusive to tooltips triggered by clicking.
Finally, you can specify a Tailwind CSS class to use for the hidden state of tooltip elements with the `hiddenClass` option, which is a string type and defaults to "hidden".
Initialization
Initialization is where the magic happens. You can initialize tooltips using the data-tooltip attribute, which serves as an ID selector for a tooltip content element. This attribute is a string value.
You can also remove the data-tooltip attribute and perform initialization using JavaScript. It's a good idea to keep this in mind when working with tooltips.
Here are the default values for some of the initialization attributes:
These default values can be overridden if you need to customize your tooltips. For example, you can change the trigger type from hover to click by setting the data-tooltip-trigger attribute to "click".
Tailwind CSS Tooltip
To get started with Tailwind CSS tooltips, you'll want to use the class `tooltip` as the target for JavaScript to address the tooltip component. This class is the base for the tooltip component, and it's essential for creating the tooltip.
The `tooltip-content` component class is used for the tooltip container, which is where you'll place the content you want to display in the tooltip. You can use the `tooltip-toggle` component class on a button or other element to trigger the appearance of the tooltip upon hovering.
To customize the tooltip, you can use the `tooltip-{semantic-color}` modifier class with the `tooltip-body` component class. This will give your tooltip a colored background. For example, you can use `tooltip-primary` to give your tooltip a primary color.
Basic Example
To get started with using tooltips in Tailwind CSS, you simply need to add the `data-twe-target="tooltip"` attribute to an element. This attribute is where you specify the id of the tooltip component that will be shown when the element is hovered or focused.
The button in the basic example is a great illustration of this. It's a simple button that will trigger the tooltip element to be shown when hovered or focused. By adding this attribute, you're telling Tailwind CSS to display the tooltip when the button is interacted with.
Here are the basic steps to get started with Tailwind CSS tooltips:
By following these simple steps, you'll be on your way to creating interactive tooltips with Tailwind CSS.
Styles
Tailwind CSS Tooltip gives you the flexibility to customize the appearance of your tooltips with ease. You can choose between two styles: dark and light.
To switch between these styles, you need to change the utility classes from Tailwind CSS and apply the data-tooltip-style attribute. This attribute accepts two values: light and dark.
By using this attribute, you can easily swap between the two styles without having to write custom CSS. This makes it a convenient option for developers who want to keep their code organized and efficient.
Placement
The positioning of your tooltip is a crucial aspect of its overall design and user experience. You can set the positioning of the tooltip element relative to the triggering element using the data-tooltip-placement attribute.
With this attribute, you can specify the position of the tooltip as top, right, bottom, or left. This allows you to customize the placement of your tooltip to suit your design needs.
The data-tooltip-placement attribute is a powerful tool that gives you flexibility in designing your tooltip. By using it, you can create a tooltip that is both functional and visually appealing.
Tooltip
To get started with Tailwind CSS Tooltip, you'll need to add the `data-tooltip-target` attribute to an element where the element ID is the ID of the tooltip component. In the default tooltip example, the button that triggers the tooltip-default element to be shown when hovered or focused.
You can use the `tooltip` class as the target for JavaScript to address the tooltip component, and the `tooltip-content` class for the tooltip container. To make the tooltip visible, apply the `opacity-100` and `visible` display utility classes to the `tooltip-shown` modifier.
The `tooltip-toggle` class can be applied to a button or any other element to trigger the appearance of the tooltip upon hovering. The `tooltip-body` class is used to include any text or markup within the tooltip.
To specify the tooltip placement in various directions, utilize the `--placement` class with options like `top`, `bottom`, `left`, or `right`. By default, the tooltip is positioned at the top.
Here's a list of the available `--placement` options:
The `--trigger` option allows you to specify the event to trigger a tooltip, with options like `focus`, `hover`, or `click`. The default value is `hover`.
You can also use the `init()` method to automatically initialize the KTTooltip object for all elements with the `data-tooltip="true"` attribute on page load.
Auto and Scroll
When you have a parent container with overflow: auto or overflow: scroll, like our .table-responsive, the tooltip's position can be tricky to manage.
The tooltip position attempts to automatically change, but it still keeps the original placement's positioning.
To resolve this issue, you need to set the boundary option to anything other than the default value, 'scrollParent'.
Try setting it to 'window' to see the difference.
Source Code
The source code for the Tailwind CSS Tooltip component is quite interesting. The TypeScript source file, located at src/core/components/tooltip/tooltip.ts, is responsible for managing the JavaScript behavior of the component.
This file is where the logic for the tooltip's functionality is written. The code in this file is likely used to create the interactive elements of the tooltip, such as the hover effect and the display of the tooltip text.
The Tailwind CSS compatible plugin, located at src/core/plugins/components/tooltip.js, is used to apply CSS styles to the tooltip component. This plugin is written in PostCSS, a preprocessor that allows for more efficient and modular CSS development.
This plugin is essential for giving the tooltip its visual style and layout. Without it, the tooltip would likely appear as a plain, unstyled element.
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