[Tooltip] Accessibility issue : tooltip closes when hovering its content

Author: seedydocloopCreated Nov 25, 2025Updated Feb 13, 2026
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Describe the bug A clear and concise description of what the bug is.

Citing WAI ARIA tooltip patterns :

If the tooltip is invoked when a pointing cursor moves over the trigger element, then it remains open as long as the cursor is over the trigger or the tooltip.

To Reproduce

https://codesandbox.io/p/sandbox/cranky-river-ifx8s9?file=%2Fsrc%2FApp.tsx

Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Hover over the button
  2. Tooltip appears
  3. Try to hover over the tooltip content
  4. Tooltip disappears

Expected behavior A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.

Tooltip should stay open while user hovers on trigger or on tooltip content.

Screenshots If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.

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Context:

  • OS: MacOS
  • Browser chrome
  • Version 142.0.7444.176