Mouse over
verb
To move a computer's cursor on top of a specific area on the screen without clicking.
To view the tooltip, you just need to mouse over the icon.
Often appears as...
- mouse over the icon
- mouse over the button
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To move a computer's cursor on top of a specific area on the screen without clicking.
To view the tooltip, you just need to mouse over the icon.
Often appears as...
- mouse over the icon
- mouse over the button
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Computer Interaction
Mouse over refers to moving the cursor for interaction without clicking, often triggering effects.
Mouse over the menu to see the dropdown options.
Pro Tip 2/3Discover Features
Mousing over can reveal hidden features or information, like hints or help text.
Mouse over the question mark icon for more information.
Pro Tip 3/3User Interface
In interfaces, mousing over often highlights or changes the item to indicate it's selectable.
Mouse over the tabs and they'll change color.
Pro Tip 1/3Computer Interaction
Mouse over refers to moving the cursor for interaction without clicking, often triggering effects.
Mouse over the menu to see the dropdown options.
Pro Tip 2/3Discover Features
Mousing over can reveal hidden features or information, like hints or help text.
Mouse over the question mark icon for more information.
Pro Tip 3/3User Interface
In interfaces, mousing over often highlights or changes the item to indicate it's selectable.
Mouse over the tabs and they'll change color.
Pro Tip 1/3Computer Interaction
Mouse over refers to moving the cursor for interaction without clicking, often triggering effects.
Mouse over the menu to see the dropdown options.
Pro Tip 2/3Discover Features
Mousing over can reveal hidden features or information, like hints or help text.
Mouse over the question mark icon for more information.
Pro Tip 3/3User Interface
In interfaces, mousing over often highlights or changes the item to indicate it's selectable.
Mouse over the tabs and they'll change color.
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