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CSS Tooltip Generator

CSS Tooltip Generator generates a pure-CSS hover tooltip with a directional arrow. A::before pseudo-element holds the tooltip text and a::after holds a CSS triangle arrow, both positioned per your chosen side (top/bottom/left/right) and faded in on:hover.

Page updated 2026-09-14.

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What this generates

This page generates a pure-CSS hover tooltip with a directional arrow. A::before pseudo-element holds the tooltip text and a::after holds a CSS triangle arrow, both positioned per your chosen side (top/bottom/left/right) and faded in on:hover.

Change the fields above and the output updates live -- copy it once you're happy with the result.

Related tools

See the CSS Badge/Ribbon Generator for a related effect.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What does this generator actually output?

It generates a pure-CSS hover tooltip with a directional arrow. A::before pseudo-element holds the tooltip text and a::after holds a CSS triangle arrow, both positioned per your chosen side (top/bottom/left/right) and faded in on:hover.

Does this send anything to a server?

No. The snippet is built in your browser from the fields you fill in. Nothing is uploaded, logged, or sent anywhere.

Can I use this output directly in production CSS?

Yes -- copy the output into your stylesheet or component. Adjust class names and selectors to match your project's naming, since the generated selectors are generic placeholders.