In the field of computing and web design, a mouseover, also called a hover effect, is a graphical control element. This element responds when a user moves their mouse pointer over a designated area. This area can be a button, image, or hyperlink. This simple action can trigger different responses. The element's color or appearance can change. Additional information or interactive content can be displayed. The mouseover effect is an essential part of user interaction. It adds layers of interactivity and responsiveness to websites and applications.[1][2]
A mouseover is essentially an event that occurs when a user hovers their mouse pointer over a specific area on a digital interface. The user doesn't need to click or do any other input. Just placing the pointer over the element is enough to trigger the effect. In technical terms, a mouseover is an event. Web developers can use this event to create dynamic, responsive web experiences. Using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, designers can define what happens when a user hovers over an element. This could be a visual change, displaying additional content, or even activating complex animations.[3]