What is a hover effect?
A hover effect is a visual change to an element on a website as soon as the mouse pointer is moved over it. This effect is often used on buttons, links or images and serves interaction and user guidance. Typical hover effects are colour changes, animations or highlighting. They improve usability and give direct feedback on users' movements. Hover effects are a central element of modern UI and UX design, particularly in responsive web design.
Synonyms
mouseover effect, rollover effect, interactive feedback, visual feedback, hover animation, effect on mouse movement, dynamic UI response, hover state, interactive design, mouse pointer response