How To Keep Hover Effect In Css

Hover effects in CSS are great for adding interactivity and visual feedback to your web elements when users hover over them. However, there might be cases when you want to keep the hover effect active even after the user moves their cursor away from the element. In this blog post, we will explore different ways to achieve this effect.

Using JavaScript

One way to keep the hover effect active is by using JavaScript. You can add an event listener for the mouseover event and change the element’s CSS class to apply the hover effect. Here’s an example:

    /* HTML */
    <button id="myButton">Hover me!</button>

    /* CSS */
    .hover-effect {
      background-color: lightblue;
    }

    /* JavaScript */
    document.getElementById('myButton').addEventListener('mouseover', function() {
      this.classList.add('hover-effect');
    });
    

This example will make the button’s background color change to light blue when hovered, and the effect will remain even after the user moves their cursor away.

Using CSS :focus-within

If you don’t want to use JavaScript, you can use the :focus-within pseudo-class in CSS to achieve a similar effect. This method works best for elements that can receive focus, such as links or form elements:

    /* HTML */
    <a href="#" id="myLink">Hover me!</a>

    /* CSS */
    #myLink:hover,
    #myLink:focus-within {
      background-color: lightblue;
    }
    

In this example, the link’s background color will change to light blue when hovered, and the effect will remain as long as the element is focused. To remove the effect, you can either click outside the element or press the Tab key to move focus to another element.

Conclusion

Keeping the hover effect in CSS can be achieved using JavaScript or the :focus-within pseudo-class. The choice between these methods depends on your specific use case and whether you want to rely on JavaScript or not. Both methods provide a way to add interactivity and enhance the user experience on your website.