Help Text vs Tooltips: Which Is Better for Forms

The best way to provide context to fields

A label isn't always enough to explain a complex form field to users. They may have other looming questions that prevent them from entering their information. It's up to you to provide context to ambiguous fields using help text or tooltips.

However, designers often wonder whether help text or tooltips are better for the user experience. The key is to understand when to use which so you can make the right decision for your form.