topic Re: How can I change the layout of the helptext? in QlikView

How can I change the layout of the helptext?

Janneke — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:26:21 GMT

Hi all,

How can I change the layout of the pop-up of the help text?

I know I can make my own help text boxes with the help of actions etc., but I would like to use the help text of the object for better performance and easier maintenance of the dashboard. I would like to change fonts and colours (maybe add scrollbars), so that it matches the layout of my document.

Thank in advance for your input.

Regards, Janneke.

Re: How can I change the layout of the helptext?

morganaaron — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:32:59 GMT

Hi Janneke,

There are a few options available in terms of changing the formatting, if you go to:

Settings > Document Properties > General > Help Pop-ups (it's located middle left, second down in the stack of 4 buttons)

You can alter things like font, background colour, accompanying icon and setting a timeout.

Thanks.

Re: How can I change the layout of the helptext?

Janneke — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:41:32 GMT

Hi Aaron,

Thank you, this was exactly what I was looking for.

Do you maybe also know where to find additional settings, such as manipulating the size and position of the box?

Greetings, Janneke.

Re: How can I change the layout of the helptext?

morganaaron — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:48:46 GMT

Hi Janneke,

As far as I know, I don't think you can - the box will autosize depending on how much text is put into it (up to the text limit that the help text allows!). Likewise, I don't think there's a way to adjust the positioning, but I could be wrong.

Aaron

Re: How can I change the layout of the helptext?

Janneke — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:51:04 GMT

Hi Aaron,

Thank you for the quick response.

Janneke.