SharePoint File Viewer web part does not display ScreenTips from PowerPoint or Visio

[mtp105]

Hello, 

I am trying to embed a PowerPoint or Visio (or pdf) file in a SharePoint page (modern experience) using the File Viewer web part, and I have set up ScreenTips in the original files to show popup info when the user hovers over a shape.  It works fine when using the desktop apps for the file types, but does not work when displaying on the SharePoint page.  Is there anything I can do, or does this functionality not exist for SharePoint pages?

[#2 · Accepted solution]

Unfortunately, the ScreenTips feature in PowerPoint, Visio or PDF files is not supported in the File Viewer web part in SharePoint modern pages. To display pop-up information when hovering over a shape, you may need to create a custom web part or use third-party add-ons. It's also possible to embed the original file in an iframe and use JavaScript to add the hover functionality.

[#3]

Ok, thanks Adnan, that's kind of what I thought, just wanted to be sure there wasn't some other non-custom or 3rd party add-on way to do it. I've explored some of these other options as well, but either the cost is prohibitive for our use, or my skills are not that advanced (yet). 😉 Thanks for confirming!

[#4]

Yes that 3rd party options would add extra cost and time effort.

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[#5]

Does anyone know where I should go (link please) to request this functionality be added to SharePoint Pages?

[#6]

I'd also like to request this functionality, it would be exceptionally helpful... was there an answer to this?