CSS Cursor

• The CSS cursor property is used to change the style of the cursor or pointer when the mouse pointer is hovering over an element on a web page.
• It allows web developers to control the visual appearance and behavior of the cursor, enhancing the user experience.

Syntax

selector:hover {
  cursor: value;
}

The selector represents the element on which the cursor property is applied, while the :hover pseudo-class specifies that the style should be applied when the mouse pointer hovers over the element. The value is a CSS keyword or a URL indicating the type of cursor to be displayed.

Explanation

The cursor property offers a wide variety of options to change the cursor style, such as changing it to a hand symbol, arrow, or text select icon. It also allows developers to customize the cursor image by specifying a path to an image file using the url() function of the CSS cursor property.

Use

The cursor property is commonly used to provide visual feedback to users when they interact with an element on a web page. It is also used to indicate to users that certain elements on the page are clickable or interactive, such as links and buttons.

Important Points

• The cursor property can be applied to any HTML element that accepts mouse events.
• It is recommended to provide visual feedback to users to indicate that an element has an associated action when clicked, using the pointer option of the cursor property.
• The cursor property can also be controlled with JavaScript.

Summary

The cursor property is a powerful tool in CSS which can enhance the user experience of a web page. Whether you want to change the style of the cursor, indicate clickable elements, or use customized cursor images, the cursor property provides you with a wide range of options.