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Style links on mouse over with CSS
To style links on mouse over with CSS, use the :hover pseudo-selector. This selector allows you to apply styles when a user hovers their mouse cursor over an element.
Syntax
a:hover {
property: value;
}
Example: Basic Link Hover Effect
The following example changes the background color of a link when you hover over it −
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
a {
text-decoration: none;
padding: 10px 15px;
background-color: #2196F3;
color: white;
border-radius: 4px;
}
a:hover {
background-color: orange;
color: black;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<a href="https://www.google.com">Visit Google</a>
<p>Hover over the link above to see the color change effect.</p>
</body>
</html>
A blue button-style link appears. When you hover over it, the background changes to orange and text becomes black.
Example: Multiple Hover Effects
You can combine multiple CSS properties for more sophisticated hover effects −
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
.nav-link {
display: inline-block;
padding: 12px 20px;
margin: 10px;
background-color: #f8f9fa;
color: #333;
text-decoration: none;
border: 2px solid transparent;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-link:hover {
background-color: #007bff;
color: white;
border-color: #0056b3;
transform: translateY(-2px);
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<a href="/home" class="nav-link">Home</a>
<a href="/about" class="nav-link">About</a>
<a href="/contact" class="nav-link">Contact</a>
</body>
</html>
Three navigation-style links appear. On hover, each link smoothly transitions to blue background, white text, moves up slightly, and gains a shadow effect.
Conclusion
The :hover pseudo-selector is essential for creating interactive link effects. Combine it with CSS transitions for smooth, professional-looking hover animations that enhance user experience.
Updated on: 2026-03-15T12:19:37+05:30
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