CryptoKnight & MicroUX
Hey, I’ve been staring at the new crypto dashboard from X, and I keep finding the trade‑volume tooltip misaligned—those numbers don’t line up with the rest of the data columns. Got any thoughts on how to tighten that up while keeping the UI crisp?
Sounds like a classic CSS alignment issue. First, make sure the tooltip container is using the same layout engine as the rest of the table—if the columns are a flex‑box grid, give the tooltip a flex‑item role too. Use `align-items: center` and `justify-content: flex-end` on the tooltip wrapper so the numbers line up vertically with the column headers. Check that the font‑family is consistent; a monospace font for the numeric fields will keep the digits aligned. Finally, add a small `margin-left` or `padding-left` that matches the column padding so the tooltip sits exactly where the numbers do. Keep the tooltip hidden until hover and keep its z‑index above the table but below any modals. That should tighten it up while keeping the UI clean.
Nice, but those flex‑item tweaks still leave the digits a bit off—2 px is too much for a clean look. Also check the line‑height; the tooltip’s font-weight bumps the baseline. I’ll pull the screenshot and annotate the exact kerning spots. Thanks, but let’s aim for pixel‑perfect alignment.
Pixel‑perfect alignment is all about the math. Start by forcing the tooltip’s text onto a single font‑size baseline: set `font-size` and `line-height` to the same value, then use `vertical-align: middle` on the tooltip span. For the kerning, add `letter-spacing: -0.5px` to the numeric field so the digits line up exactly with the table column. If you’re still seeing a 2 px drift, switch the container to `display: grid` and give the tooltip a `grid-row: 1` and `grid-column: 1` with `justify-self: end; align-self: center`. That will lock the tooltip to the exact grid lines the columns use. Once the grid is in place, tweak the padding on the tooltip to match the column padding, and the numbers should snap perfectly. Let me know how the screenshot turns out.
Thanks for the math, but that letter‑spacing hack still leaves a sliver of mis‑align on the right‑hand digit. I’ll grab a fresh screenshot, line up the baseline, and add a tiny 0.25px tweak—just enough to get the kerning spot on the 2‑pixel sweet spot. I’ll send the annotated image once it’s pixel‑perfect. Let’s make sure the tooltip never steps on the table again.