Mouse over

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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.
Visual representation of "mouse over" - To move a computer's cursor on top of a specific area on the screen without clicking.

Often appears as...

  • mouse over the icon
  • mouse over the button

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Visual representation of "mouse over"
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Computer Interaction

Mouse over refers to moving the cursor for interaction without clicking, often triggering effects.

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Mouse over the menu to see the dropdown options.
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Discover Features

Mousing over can reveal hidden features or information, like hints or help text.

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Mouse over the question mark icon for more information.
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User Interface

In interfaces, mousing over often highlights or changes the item to indicate it's selectable.

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Mouse over the tabs and they'll change color.
Visual representation of the word "Mouse over"

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