Popover

Display a small contextual panel beside its trigger.

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What it is

Display a small contextual panel beside its trigger. This example illustrates an admin interface. Describe the target, trigger and final state when adapting it to your project.

When to use

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Related concepts

A popover may contain controls; a tooltip provides a short, noninteractive explanation.

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Output language

Open a small popover anchored to the trigger, with accessible controls and a clear way to dismiss it.

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Specification and implementation reference

Definitions are editorial. Common and descriptive names are not necessarily standardized terms.