linebender / linebender/druid

Tooltip position is off in x11

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Description

Tooltip's position in `sub_window` example is off as compared to Windows and gtk where it appears on top right of cursor.
In x11, it appears bottom right.

![x11_tooltip_off](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/6751090/147778161-ffa8b4e1-e9eb-4f0b-ab19-8ee2af71e2c2.png)

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Research direction

Start with the `sub_window` example and inspect how tooltip positioning differs between X11, Windows, and GTK. Reproduce the X11 placement shown in the issue, then verify that the tooltip appears at the top right of the cursor like the other platforms.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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