Guide to Using Tooltips in EPUB Documents Effectively

Enhancing Reader Experience with Tooltips in Authoring Studio

Tooltips in EPUB Documents

A tooltip is a small box that pops up with extra information when you hover over or click on something in the document. It's great for giving more details without making the main content too busy.

Benefits of Using Tooltips

  1. Better Understanding: Tooltips give quick extra explanations, helping readers understand better.
  2. Clean Content: Keep your main content neat instead of cluttering it with long explanations. Use tooltips for extra details on terms or ideas.
  3. Accessibility: Tooltips can make your document easier to understand for all readers with varying levels of familiarity with the subject.

Inserting a Tooltip

1. Choose an element in your document for the tooltip, like a term or an item needing more explanation.



2. Go to the Insert menu in the chapter editor.



3. Select Insert Tooltip from the menu. A modal will open for customizing your tooltip.



4. Enter the information for the tooltip, like explanations or definitions.


5. Choose the text direction (left to right or right to left), depending on the language.


6. Click Create to add the tooltip.

Editing or Removing a Tooltip

  1. To Edit: Click the tooltip icon, change the description, and click Edit Tooltip.


  1. To Remove: Click the tooltip icon and select Remove Tooltip.


FAQ(s) 

1. What is a tooltip in an EPUB document?
A tooltip is a small box that appears when you hover over or click on an element in the document, providing additional information without cluttering the main content.

2. What are the benefits of using tooltips in EPUBs?
Here are the advantages:
  1. Enhanced Understanding: Tooltips offer quick additional explanations, aiding readers' comprehension.
  2. Clean Content: Avoid cluttering the main content with lengthy explanations. Use tooltips for extra details on terms or concepts.
  3. Accessibility: Tooltips can enhance the document's clarity for readers with varying levels of familiarity with the subject.
3. How do I insert a tooltip in my EPUB document?
Follow these steps:
  1. Select Element: Choose an element in your document, like a term or an item requiring additional explanation.
  2. Insert Tooltip: Access the Insert menu in the chapter editor.
  3. Choose Option: Select "Insert Tooltip." A modal window will open for customizing your tooltip.
  4. Enter Information: Input the tooltip details, such as explanations or definitions.
  5. Text Direction: Choose the appropriate text direction (left to right or right to left) based on the language.
  6. Create Tooltip: Click "Create" to add the tooltip to your selected element.
4. How can I edit or remove a tooltip in my EPUB document?
Here's how:
  1. To Edit Tooltip: Click the tooltip icon, modify the description as needed, and click "Edit Tooltip" to save changes.
  2. To Remove Tooltip: Click the tooltip icon and select "Remove Tooltip" to delete it from the element.

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