In this article I will explain with an example, how to using Tooltip in Windows Forms (WinForms) Application.
 
 
Form Design
The following Form consists of a Button and a ToolTip control.
Using Tooltip in Windows Forms using C# and VB.Net
 
 
Assigning ToolTip to the Button
The ToolTip has been assigned to the following properties.
ToolTip on ToolTip1 - Determines the ToolTip shown when the mouse hovers over the control.
Using Tooltip in Windows Forms using C# and VB.Net
 
 
Configuring ToolTip
ToolTipIcon - Determines the icon that is shown on the ToolTip. Here it is set to Info.
Using Tooltip in Windows Forms using C# and VB.Net
 
IsBalloon – Indicates whether the ToolTip will take the balloon form. Here it is set to True.
Using Tooltip in Windows Forms using C# and VB.Net
 
 
Displaying ToolTip on Button hover
When the mouse hovers over the button control the ToolTip will be shown with a message.
 
 
Screenshot
Using Tooltip in Windows Forms using C# and VB.Net
 
 
Demo
Using Tooltip in Windows Forms using C# and VB.Net
 
 
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