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Creating Rich Tooltip Pages
Add context with custom hover-based detail pages.
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Report page tooltips allow you to create custom visualizations that appear when users hover over data points.
What Are Tooltip Pages?
Custom pages that display on hover: - Rich visualizations instead of text - Contextual detail for any data point - Multiple visuals in one tooltip - Consistent experience across report
Creating Tooltip Pages
Step 1: Create New Page Add a page and set its type to "Tooltip" in Format pane.
Step 2: Set Page Size Configure dimensions: - Default: 320 x 240 px - Custom sizes available - Keep compact for usability
Step 3: Design Content Add visuals appropriate for context: - Summary cards - Sparklines - Key metrics - Related information
Step 4: Assign to Visuals On main visuals, set tooltip to use your tooltip page.
Design Principles
Keep It Focused Show relevant context: - Don't overload - Quick to understand - Supports the main visual
Consider Load Time Simple is faster: - Minimal visuals - Limited data - Quick to render
Visual Hierarchy Clear information flow: - Most important first - Consistent layout - Easy to scan
Advanced Techniques
- Dynamic tooltips based on selection
- Multiple tooltip pages for different visuals
- Conditional formatting in tooltips
- Include images or shapes
Frequently Asked Questions
Do tooltip pages affect report performance?
Tooltip pages load on hover, so they have minimal impact on initial page load. Keep tooltips simple to ensure they render quickly when users hover over data points.
Can I use the same tooltip page for multiple visuals?
Yes, a tooltip page can be assigned to any visual in the report. The tooltip automatically filters to the hovered data point context, showing relevant information.
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