CSS/Selectors/pseudo-classes/:hover

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Pseudo-classes :hover

The :hover pseudo-class applies while the user designates an element with a pointing device, but does not necessarily activate it.

Syntax

selector:hover{ properties }


Point, Note

  • There may be document language or implementation specific limits on which elements can become :active or acquire :focus.


Example

[style.css] 

 a:link, a:visited{
   color: red;
 }
 a:hover{
   color: green;
 }


[index.html] 

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CSS defines the :hover pseudo-class in 6.6.1.2. The user action pseudo-classes :hover, :active, and :focus.

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