When are SmartTip validation rules evaluated?

SmartTips in WalkMe are used to provide guidance or validation for form fields, ensuring users input correct data. Validation SmartTips are configured with rules that check the content of a field against specific criteria (e.g., format, length, or value). These validation rules are evaluated when the user enters content into a field and then moves focus away from it, either by clicking outside the field or tabbing to another element. This behavior ensures that the validation occurs after the user has completed their input, providing immediate feedback without interrupting their workflow.

The other options are incorrect:

When the user refreshes the page(A) does not trigger validation, as SmartTips are tied to user interactions with specific fields.

When the user enters content into a field(B) is too early, as validation requires the user to finish inputting and move focus.

When the user clicks into a field(D) triggers the display of guidance SmartTips, not validation rules.

Extract from Official WalkMe Documentation:

Per the WalkMe Editor User Guide (SAP WalkMe Digital Adoption Consultant Study Guide, Section 2.5: SmartTips):

“Validation SmartTips evaluate their rules when the user enters content into a field and then removes focus from that field, either by clicking elsewhere or tabbing out. This ensures that validation feedback is provided after the user has completed their input.”

The courseAdvancing Your Skills in Building WalkMe Solutionsfurther explains:

“SmartTip validation rules are designed to check field input once the user has finished entering data and moves focus away (e.g., by clicking or tabbing out). This timing balances real-time feedback with non-disruptive user experience.”

Option C accurately describes when SmartTip validation rules are evaluated.