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Specifying the image source and tooltip for a Link control

Using images and tooltips to indicate a link's purpose makes it easier for application users to understand a form and to complete their tasks.

Prerequisite: Add a link control to a layout.

  1. On the General tab of the Properties panel, use the Image source option to select an image:

  2. Optional: To describe the link's purpose for users at run time, enter a phrase in the Tooltip field or press the Down Arrow key to select an existing tooltip.