Popover

Popover is used to display floating content in relation to a trigger, usually a button or link.

Usage
Code
Interactions

Appearance


Light

Dark

Structure



PropertyValue(s)
Corner radius4 px
Shadow30

Configurations

PropertyValue(s)Default value
Position
  • Top
  • Right
  • Bottom
  • Left
  • Top start
  • Top end
  • Bottom start
  • Bottom end
  • Right start
  • Right end
  • Left start
  • Left end
  • Bottom
    Appearance
  • Light
  • Dark
  • Light

    Usage


    Positioning of Popover

    Popovers appear either 8px above or 8px below their trigger.

    The preferred and default side is the bottom. Popovers use smart positioning if there is not enough space in the designated direction.

    Positioning of popover Positioning of popover

    Padding inside popover

    It is recommended to keep an overall padding of 16px inside the popover.

    Padding inside popover Padding inside popover

    Popover as tooltip


    Popover as tooltip Popover as tooltip

    Popover as a floating component


    Popover as a floating component Popover as a floating component

    Popover with actions

    Popover with inputs

    Popover as a dropdown


    Popover as a dropdown Popover as a dropdown

    Popover as a menu


    Popover as a menu Popover as a menu

    Popover vs Tooltip


    Popover is an overlay container used to display links, interactive elements, avatars, text formatting (bullets etc), meta data in relation to a trigger whereas tooltip is used to display concise information.

    Popover vs Tooltip Popover vs Tooltip


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