Methods and arrangements are provided that display at least one user input
field within a graphical user interface and automatically display
reminder information associated with the user input field through a
non-modal mechanism within the graphical user interface. The methods and
arrangements monitor user input activities and automatically display the
reminder information associated with the user input field through the
non-modal mechanism after a defined period of user input inactivity. For
example, if a user is unable to remember a password, then the methods and
arrangements provide for an automatic non-intrusive way for the reminder
information, which the user previously entered when setting up their
password/account, to be displayed. A tip balloon is one type of a
non-modal display mechanism that does require the user to respond and
does not interfere graphically and/or operationally with the ongoing
graphical user interface supported process.