:hover

Targets an element when the user's cursor is positioned over it. It's the bread-and-butter for making interactive buttons and links.

/* Usage Example */
a:hover {
  /* Adds an underline and changes color on hover */
  text-decoration: underline;
  color: #3b82f6;
}
Widely available Since 2015 96% global usage

This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It has been available across browsers since 2015.

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