Popup Controls

Drawer

Provides a swipe-based side panel

Menu

A menu control that can be used as a context menu or popup menu

Popup

Base type of popup-like user interface controls

ToolTip

Provides tool tips for any control

Each type of popup control has its own specific target use case. The following sections offer guidelines for choosing the appropriate type of popup control, depending on the use case.

Drawer Control

Drawer provides a swipe-based side panel, similar to those often used in touch interfaces to provide a central location for navigation.

Menu is a traditional menu.

Popup is the base type of popup-like user interface controls.

ToolTip Control

ToolTip shows a short piece of text that informs the user of a control's function. It is typically placed above or below the parent control.