Popover

UI Components

A floating container that appears near a trigger element, displaying additional content, actions, or forms without leaving the current context.

Visual Examples

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Visual examples for Popover coming soon.

How It Works in Apps/Websites

Popovers are floating panels anchored to trigger elements (buttons, links). Unlike tooltips (informational only), popovers can contain interactive content like forms, menus, or rich information. They typically appear on click (not hover) and stay open until dismissed. Position adjusts to fit viewport.

How AI Interprets This Term

When you say 'popover', AI expects: a floating card/panel appearing near a trigger element, with arrow pointing to trigger. Contains interactive content (buttons, links, forms). Usually has white/light background, shadow for elevation, rounded corners. Positioned above, below, or beside trigger.

Prompt Examples

Copy-paste these prompts to use in your AI tools.

Basic

Create a popover showing user profile info on avatar click

Detailed

Design a share popover: appears on 'Share' button click, positioned below with arrow. Contains social media icons (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn), copy link button, and QR code. 280px wide, white background, subtle shadow, 12px rounded corners.

Comparative

Show a tooltip (hover, text only) vs popover (click, interactive content) for same trigger element

Compare With

Related or contrasting terms to help you understand the differences.

tooltip dropdown modal

Variants & States

Variants

simple popoverform popoverconfirmation popovermenu popover

States

closedopenpositioned (top/bottom/left/right)

Usage Guidelines

When to Use

•User profile quick view
•Color picker or date picker
•Inline editing
•Confirmation actions

When NOT to Use

•Simple hover info (use tooltip)
•Complex flows (use modal)
•Primary navigation (use dropdown)