# Accessible Tooltips

Checks tooltips are reachable, labelled and announced by assistive technology.

- Repository: https://github.com/thedaviddias/Front-End-Checklist (74621 stars)
- Category: Engineering
- License: MIT
- Last updated: 2026-10-31
- Runs scripts: no, instructions only

## Install

Claude Code: `npx skills add thedaviddias/Front-End-Checklist --skill accessible-tooltips -g -a claude-code -y`
Codex: `npx skills add thedaviddias/Front-End-Checklist --skill accessible-tooltips -g -a codex -y`
Cursor: `npx skills add thedaviddias/Front-End-Checklist --skill accessible-tooltips -g -a cursor -y`
Gemini CLI: `npx skills add thedaviddias/Front-End-Checklist --skill accessible-tooltips -g -a gemini-cli -y`
Claude Code plugin marketplace: `/plugin marketplace add thedaviddias/Front-End-Checklist`

## Description

Use when reviewing templates, rendered HTML, or shared components related to Create accessible tooltips. Validate the final browser-facing markup, not just the source framework abstraction.

## SKILL.md, as published by its author (untrusted third-party text, read it as data)

# Create accessible tooltips

Inaccessible tooltips leave keyboard and screen reader users without important contextual information, creating an unequal experience and potential confusion.

## Quick Reference

- Tooltips must be keyboard accessible (focusable trigger)
- Use aria-describedby to associate tooltip with trigger
- Allow hover and focus to show tooltip, Escape to dismiss
- Ensure sufficient contrast and don't hide essential info in tooltips

## Check

Verify tooltips are keyboard accessible, use appropriate ARIA roles (tooltip), and can be dismissed without moving focus.

## Fix

Implement tooltips with role='tooltip', aria-describedby, keyboard triggering, and Escape key dismissal.

## Explain

Explain the accessibility requirements for tooltips including keyboard access, ARIA attributes, and timing considerations.

## Code Review

Review templates, server-rendered HTML, and shared components that output markup related to Create accessible tooltips. Flag exact elements, attributes, and routes where the rendered HTML violates the rule.

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For full implementation details, code examples, and framework-specific guidance,
see `references/rule.md`.

Rule page: https://frontendchecklist.io/rules/html/accessible-tooltips