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Style cursor Property
Style Object
Definition and Usage
The cursor property sets or returns the type of cursor to display for the mouse pointer.
Syntax
Set the cursor property:
Object.style.cursor="value"
Return the cursor property:
Object.style.cursor
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| auto | Browser default cursor (often an arrow). This is default |
| crosshair | Crosshair cursor |
| default | Platform-depended default cursor (often an arrow) |
| e-resize | East arrows. Indicates that an element is resizable |
| help | Arrow with question mark, indicating that help is available |
| move | Crossed arrows, indicating that something can be moved |
| n-resize | North arrows. Indicates that an element is resizable |
| ne-resize | North-east arrows. Indicates that an element is resizable |
| nw-resize | North-west. Indicates that an element is resizable |
| pointer | Normal hand |
| s-resize | South arrows. Indicates that an element is resizable |
| se-resize | South-east arrows. Indicates that an element is resizable |
| sw-resize | South-west arrows. Indicates that an element is resizable |
| text | The cursor indicates text |
| url | The URL of a cursor file to be used. Tip: Always define a generic cursor at the end of the list in case none of the url-defined cursors work |
| w-resize | West arrows. Indicates that an element is resizable |
| wait | Hourglass or watch, indicating that the program is busy |
Browser Support
The cursor property is supported in all major browsers.
Example
Example
Change the cursor:
<html>
<head>
<script type="text/javascript">
function displayResult()
{
document.getElementById("p1").style.cursor="pointer";
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<p id="p1">Mouse over this text!</p>
<br />
<button type="button" onclick="displayResult()">Change cursor</button>
</body>
</html>
<head>
<script type="text/javascript">
function displayResult()
{
document.getElementById("p1").style.cursor="pointer";
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<p id="p1">Mouse over this text!</p>
<br />
<button type="button" onclick="displayResult()">Change cursor</button>
</body>
</html>
Try it yourself »
More Examples
More cursors
Show all available cursors.
Style Object
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