Popover buttons in FileMaker layouts

Intermediate

Display a floating panel of content anchored to a button — without navigating to a new layout or opening a separate window.

What you'll learn

  • How to add and configure a Popover Button
  • What can go inside a popover panel
  • When to use a popover vs a Card window

Popover buttons (introduced in FileMaker 13) open a floating panel attached to the button, letting users view or edit content inline without leaving the current context.

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Add a Popover Button

In Layout mode, choose Insert > Popover Button. A button appears with a popover panel editor. Click "Popover" to edit the panel content. The panel can contain any layout objects.

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Good uses for popovers:
- Inline note/comment editors
- Quick date pickers
- Filter panels for a portal or report
- Help text and tooltips
- Confirmation dialogs without Show Custom Dialog
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