Add a tooltip to a div

Upgrade your tooltip: JavaScript style

When additional interactivity or behavior complexity is required, JavaScript or jQuery comes to the rescue to advance the tooltip game. Here's how:

• Dynamic Content: JavaScript can refresh tooltip content dynamically, responding to user actions or other events. Data attributes or API calls can be leveraged to achieve this.

• Interactive Positioning: To respond to the mouse cursor or prevent obstruction of other elements, you can use the pointer-events: none; CSS property or use JavaScript for dynamic positioning.

• Persistent Tooltip: In cases where you want the tooltip to hang around a bit longer, consider a data-tooltip-persistent attribute and use JavaScript to keep the tooltip visible as required.

• Animation Effects: Go beyond simple CSS transitions with fade, slide, or even bounce animations to improvise the visual experience.

Here's an example utilizing the ::before pseudo-element to create a tooltip:

[data-tooltip]::before {
  content: attr(data-tooltip); 
  position: absolute; 
  /* As invisible as a ninja */
  opacity: 0; 
  transition: opacity 0.3s; 
  pointer-events: none;
}
[data-tooltip]:hover::before { 
  /* Ta-da! And the tooltip appears */
  opacity: 1; 
}
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If you're using JavaScript for tooltips, remember to keep a basic title attribute tooltip as a fallback for users with disabled JavaScript.

Better styling with CSS

Design unique tooltips that are both eye-catching and functional by leveraging the following tips:

• Consistency: Use matching padding, coloring and font styling that align with your overall web design.

• Responsiveness: Ensure tooltips adjust or reposition themselves on different screen sizes to avoid overlaps or parts going off-screen.

• Accessibility: Ensure keyboard users and screen readers correctly access the tooltip content. ARIA attributes help bridge the gap in such situations.

Here's an example showcasing some advanced styling of a tooltip:

.tooltip {
  /* Make it the belle of the ball */
}
.tooltip::before {
  /* Arrow or pointer styling - guide users like a compass! */
}
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Masters of tooltips: JavaScript and jQuery

When taking tooltips to the next level, JavaScript and jQuery plugins wield the power you need:

• jQuery Tooltip: An established plugin offering tooltips with predefined animations (fade or slide), making it more interactive.

• Tippy.js: This tooltip library presents a range of options for custom animations and extended theming possibilities.

• Popper.js: If positioning perfection is what you need, Popper.js provides tooltips that always look like they're in the right place.

Remember to include only what's necessary, prioritizing performance, user experience, and accessibility.