The ToolTip Editor is used to create rich ToolTips for RibbonTabs, RibbonGroups, and RibbonItems.

Accessing the ToolTip Editor

To open the ToolTip Editor, follow these steps:

1. Select the RibbonGroup, RibbonTab, or RibbonItem you wish to add the ToolTip to.

2. In the Properties window, locate the ToolTip property and press its ellipsis () button. The ToolTip Editor appears.

ToolTip Editor Layout

When the ToolTip Editor opens, you will find three tabs - Office, HTML, and Properties - on the left side of the dialog box. Each tab page features an editor where you can alter the content, source, or properties of a ToolTip. On the right side of the editor is a Preview pane, which provides a real-time preview of the ToolTip.

The following topics will detail the Office, HTML, and Properties tab pages.