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Tooltip Without JavaScript

Shared by Mukesh Gujjar · August 10, 2026

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Display helpful tooltips using only CSS.

 

Usage

<span
class=”tooltip”
data-tooltip=”Copied successfully”>
Hover me
</span>

.tooltip {
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.tooltip::after {
    content: attr(data-tooltip);
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 120%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: #333;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: .3s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.tooltip:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}
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