How to display custom list column description in SharePoint?
I am looking to establish if there is a fairly simple means by which to display the text included in the ‘description’ field of a Custom List column as a tooltip on the New & Edit forms (rather than as a default line of text under the column). I am building a list with reasonably detailed descriptions on a number of the columns.
How to add a tooltip to a list?
first of all add description to desired fields in your list (List settings > Fields > click on field > set Description > Save): After that description will appear on list form – under field control: Remaining step is to transform it from span element under field control to tooltip.
How to transform span to tooltip in SharePoint?
Remaining step is to transform it from span element under field control to tooltip. This can be done by attaching custom javascript which will transform the DOM (e.g. using jQuery): hide span element with original description, attach mouseover event on above field control and show tooltip.
How to use screen tip for custom list columns?
You could use screen tip for custom list columns instead of custom list columns descriptions. Here’re steps. 1.Click Customize in InfoPath in the list tab of ribbon.
How to display column description on hover in SharePoint?
Here’re steps. 1.Click Customize in InfoPath in the list tab of ribbon. 2.Right click the field -> Field property -> Advanced -> ScreenTip. Here’re some references about how to display column description on hover by using code. If an Answer is helpful, please click ” Accept Answer ” and upvote it.
How to make a web part visible in SP ribbon?
You can make it visible by adding new web part on the page which contains simple javascript code that will show your description. In SP Ribbon click on tab “Insert” and then click on button “Web Part”.
How to add a description to a website?
Also, you have possibility to enter some short description of the site. But, after the site is created, this description isn’t visible no where on the site. You can make it visible by adding new web part on the page which contains simple javascript code that will show your description.