Execute a JavaScript when moving the mouse pointer out of an image:
More "Try it Yourself" examples below.
The onmouseout event occurs when the mouse pointer is moved out of an element, or out of one of its children.
Tip: This event is often used together with the onmouseover event, which occurs when the pointer is moved onto an element, or onto one of its children.
Event | |||||
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onmouseout | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
In HTML:
In JavaScript:
In JavaScript, using the addEventListener() method:
Note: The addEventListener() method is not supported in Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions.
Bubbles: | Yes |
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Cancelable: | Yes |
Event type: | MouseEvent |
Supported HTML tags: | All HTML elements, EXCEPT: <base>, <bdo>, <br>, <head>, <html>, <iframe>, <meta>, <param>, <script>, <style>, and <title> |
DOM Version: | Level 2 Events |
This example demonstrates the difference between the onmousemove, onmouseleave and onmouseout events: