Is it possible to create tooltips for option set values with custom code?

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Posted on by abauder

I know this isn't native functionality, but would it be possible to add tooltips for option set values through javascript or C# plugins?

All of the older posts I've seen have all said this isn't possible, but don't explore how to go about this through custom code. The closest thing I could find was this forum post which shows how to add tooltips to fields before it was implemented in CRM, but I'm still unsure how I would reference the specific option set values.

I'm not asking for fully fleshed out code, but if someone has any guidance on something I could try, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks!

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RaviKashyap 55,410 Moderator on at

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Hi,

As you have already identified, there is no standard/ supported way to achieve this. You can however try below unsupported code and see if it works for you.

You need to change the below script as per your environment, fields, option set. You also need to register UpdateTooltip on form load

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var ownerShipCodeTooltip = [
    { value: "1", tooltip: "Select 'Public' for Public owned companies" },
    { value: "2", tooltip: "Select 'Private' for Privately owned companies" },
    { value: "3", tooltip: "Select 'Subsidiary' for subsidiaries" },
    { value: "4", tooltip: "If you are unsure, select 'Other'" }
];

function UpdateTooltip() {
    try {
        window.parent.$("#ownershipcode_i option").each(function (i) {
            var currentValue = $(this).val();
            if (currentValue != "") {
                $(this).attr("title", ownerShipCodeTooltip[currentValue].tooltip);
            }
        });
    }
    catch (err) {
        console.log("Error in UpdateTooltip" + err.message);
    }
}

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** It is advisable to instead of using the unsupported code, try convince your client or modify the requirements to use supported way as this may not work in all the upcoming versions or update.

Hope this helps.

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abauder 7 on at

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Thanks for the help, but this didn't work when I tried it. I'm going to try and get the requirements changed hopefully.

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GRedhead 270 on at

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Hi, i have this same requirement, i have tried this and it does not work do you have an updated script?

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Bipin D365 28,983 Moderator on at

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Hi,

You can explore the option to create Custom PCF control to achieve your requirement.

Also check below gallery for any existing PCF already created by community member.

https://pcf.gallery/

If found helpful, Please mark my answer verified.

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Fedorov 40 on at

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Hello, I made a solution for this that might work for you.

See:

community.dynamics.com/.../1134819

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snoek 18 on at

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Did you ever find success with any of the options below? Currently trying the javascript option, but am having errors.

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