The In-App Onboarding Tooltip Copy Builder writes the short, pointed copy that a product tour uses to introduce a feature. A good tooltip names the element, explains the value in one breath, and tells the user exactly what to do next — all in a space barely larger than a sentence. This tool turns a list of UI elements and intended actions into finished headline / explanation / CTA triples.
How it works
For each step you describe the UI element (the button, panel, or field you’re highlighting) and the action you want the user to take. The builder generates three strings: a tight headline that names the feature, a one-to-two sentence explanation of why it matters, and a short CTA label for the tooltip button. It checks the explanation length against a recommended ceiling so no tooltip overflows its coach mark, and keeps the CTA action-led rather than a bare “OK”.
Tips and notes
- Cap the tour. Three to five steps is the practical limit before users start dismissing; reserve tooltips for features that truly need pointing out.
- Lead with value, not mechanics. “Save searches to get alerts” beats “Click the bookmark icon” — explain the benefit and the action follows naturally.
- Always allow skip. A forced tour inflates completion stats but annoys returning users; a visible skip respects their time.