# Popover

<figure><img src="/files/EElnDPuWDklVtaT0JCNd" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Overview <a href="#id-605b2c" id="id-605b2c"></a>

A popover is an overlay that appears above page content and can contain formatted text. Popover appears when rolling over, clicking, or tapping an element.

## Guidelines

Its content can be structured with a title and paragraphs, and placement can be customized.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Limit the use of popovers, as they can become overwhelming.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/snbypo9XhGIC7OPyL0wD" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### When to use

* When you need to display additional content to give more context to users.
* When this additional content is longer than one sentence or needs to be formatted.

### When not to use

* For smaller overlays. Use [tooltip](/design/components/overlays/tooltip.md) instead.

## Content <a href="#main-elements" id="main-elements"></a>

Popover content should follow our [content guidelines](/content/writing-for-mirakl.md).&#x20;


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://design.mirakl.com/design/components/overlays/popover.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.