# tooltip_timeout

### Description

@short: Sets the timeout in milliseconds before the tooltip is displayed for a task

@signature: tooltip_timeout: number

### Example

~~~jsx
gantt.config.tooltip_timeout = 50;
gantt.init("gantt_here");
~~~

**Default value:** 30

### Details

:::note
This option is defined in the **tooltip** extension, so you need to activate the [tooltip](guides/extensions-list.md#tooltip) plugin. Read the details in the [Tooltips for Gantt Elements](guides/tooltips.md) article. 
:::

### Related API
- [tooltip_hide_timeout](api/config/tooltip_hide_timeout.md)

### Related Guides
- [Tooltips for Gantt Elements](guides/tooltips.md)