The Windows Forms ToolTip component displays text when the user points at controls. A ToolTip can be associated with any control. An example use of this control: In order to save space on a form, you can display a small icon on a button and use a ToolTip to explain the button's function.

In This Section

Introduction to the Windows Forms ToolTip Component

Introduces the general concepts of the ToolTip component, which allows users to see text when they point the mouse at a control.

Changing the Delay of the Windows Forms ToolTip Component

Explains how to set values that control how long a Tooltip takes to appear and the length of time for which it is shown.

Setting Tooltips for Controls on a Windows Form

Describes how to set Tooltips in code or in the designer.

Related Sections

Controls You Can Use On Windows Forms

Provides a complete list of Windows Forms controls, with links to information on their use.

ToolTip Class

Provides reference information on the ToolTip class and its members.

Control Help Using ToolTips

Discusses Tooltips as a way to make brief, specialized Help messages for individual controls on Windows Forms.

ToolTip Changes in Visual Basic .NET

Describes how ToolTip functionality has changed in Visual Basic .NET, compared to previous versions.