onmouseenterEvent
Event ObjectExample
Execute JavaScript when the mouse pointer moves over an image:
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Definition and Usage
The onmouseenter event is triggered when the mouse pointer moves onto an element.
Tip:This event is usually used withonmouseleavethe event, which is triggered when the mouse pointer moves out of an element.
Tip:The onmouseenter event is similar toonmouseoverthe event. The only difference is that the onmouseenter event does not support bubbling.
Browser Support
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the event.
| Event | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| onmouseenter | 30.0 | 5.5 | Yes | 6.1 | 11.5 |
Syntax
In HTML:
In JavaScript:
In JavaScript, using the addEventListener() method:
Note:Internet Explorer 8 and earlier IE versions do not supportaddEventListener()the method.
Technical Details
| Bubbles: | No |
|---|---|
| Cancelable: | No |
| Event type: | MouseEvent |
| Supported HTML tags: | All HTML elements, except: <base>, <bdo>, <br>, <head>, <html>, <iframe>, <meta>, <param>, <script>, <style>, and <title> |
More Examples
Example
This example demonstrates the differences between onmousemove, onmouseenter and mouseover events:
<p id="demo">I will demonstrate onmousemove!</p>
</div>
<div onmouseenter="myEnterFunction()">
<p id="demo2">I will demonstrate onmouseenter!</p>
</div>
<div onmouseover="myOverFunction()">
<p id="demo3">I will demonstrate onmouseover!</p>
</div>
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