How can I add tooltips to elements in Webflow without leaving the Designer interface?
TL;DR
- Add a hidden Div Block with tooltip text inside the parent element, style it with absolute positioning and opacity 0.
- Use hover interactions on the parent to change the tooltip’s opacity and display, enabling it to show and hide smoothly.
To add tooltips in Webflow without leaving the Designer, you can use native interactions and styling—no custom code required.
1. Create the Tooltip Element
- Add a Div Block inside the parent element (like a button or icon).
- Give it a class like "Tooltip".
- Inside that div, add a Text Block or Paragraph with your tooltip message.
2. Style the Tooltip
- Position the Tooltip absolutely relative to the parent using Position: Absolute and ensure the parent has Position: Relative.
- Set initial styles:
- Opacity: 0
- Optional: Display: None or keep it Display: Block depending on your interaction setup.
- Background color, padding, border-radius, and font styling to match your design.
- Position it (e.g., top center above the element) using margin or transform.
3. Add Hover Interactions
- Select the parent element (where the user hovers).
- Go to the Interactions panel > Element Trigger > Mouse Hover.
- Set up two actions:
- On Hover In:
- Affect the nested Tooltip element
- Change Opacity to 1
- Set optional Display: Block if it was hidden
- Add transition duration (e.g., 200ms)
- On Hover Out:
- Change Opacity back to 0
- Optional: Display: None if desired after opacity change
4. Preview and Adjust
- Preview your site inside the Designer.
- Adjust position, animation timing, and z-index if the tooltip is hidden behind other elements.
Summary
You can create tooltips in Webflow by adding a hidden div with your message, styling it as a tooltip, and using hover interactions—all without leaving the Designer or writing any code.