When you want to create engaging, visually appealing floating UI elements, animation plays a key role. Tippy.js offers several built-in animation options that control how tooltips and popovers appear and disappear. These animations not only make your UI feel more modern, but also provide important visual cues to users, helping them notice and understand what is happening on the screen.

You can choose from preset animations such as fade and scale, or you can define your own custom CSS transitions for complete control over the look and feel. The choice of animation can affect the perceived speed and smoothness of your interface. For example, a subtle fade can make tooltips feel gentle and unobtrusive, while a scale animation can draw more attention to important information. Custom CSS transitions allow you to match your brand or application style exactly.