cursor

Support Key: CSS2 | IE4
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Default Value:
Auto
Applicable Elements:
All
Inherit From Parent:
Yes
Applicable Media:
Visual, Interactive
HTML Equivalent:
NA
What is it?
This property controls the type of cursor that is used when a pointing device is over an element.

Allowed Values
inherit
CSS2
Type: Explicit
Description:
Explicitly sets the value of this property to that of the parent.
default
CSS2 | IE4
Type: Explicit
Description:
Browser default cursor. Often an arrow.
auto
CSS2 | IE4
Type: Explicit
Description:
Browser determines what cursor to display according to context.
[URL]
CSS2
Type: Explicit
Description:
URL of a custom cursor to be used for the specified selector. If multiple URLs are listed for a cursor, the leftmost one is used. If that is not available, an attempt is made for the the next one indicated to the right, and so on. If none of the URL-defined cursors can be used, a generic cursor indicated at the end of the list is used.
n-resize|ne-resize|e-resize|se-resize|
s-resize|sw-resize|w-resize|nw-resize
CSS2 | IE4
Type: Explicit
Description:
Used to indicate when an edge of a box is to be moved/re-sized. Values represent directions relative to up/north.
crosshair
CSS2 | IE4
Type: Explicit
Description:
Usually resembles a plus sign ('+').
pointer
CSS2
Type: Explicit
Description:
Used to present an actively selectable element, such as a hyperlink.
move
CSS2 | IE4
Type: Explicit
Description:
Used to indicate when something is movable.
text
CSS2 | IE4
Type: Explicit
Description:
Used to indicate that content is selectable. Often represented using an I-bar.
wait
CSS2 | IE4
Type: Explicit
Description:
Used to indicate that the user must wait because the program is busy. Usually represented by an hourglass or clock.
help
CSS2 | IE4
Type: Explicit
Description:
Used to indicate that help is available for the element. Often represented as a question mark or balloon.
hand
IE4
Type: Explicit
Description:
Use a hand icon.
Example
Ext/Doc: blockquote { cursor: help }
In-Line:  <blockquote STYLE="cursor: help">To be or not to be, that is the question</blockquote>
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