JQuery MouseEnter and MouseLeave

MouseEnter: Definition and usage

The MouseEnter event occurs when the mouse pointer passes through an element.

This event is most often used in conjunction with the MouseLeave event.

The MouseEnter () method triggers the MouseEnter event, or a function that runs when the MouseEnter event occurs.

Note: Unlike the MouseOver event, the MouseEnter event is triggered only when the mouse pointer passes through the selected element. The MouseOver event is also triggered if the mouse pointer passes through any child elements.

MouseLeave: Definition and usage

The MouseLeave event occurs when the mouse pointer leaves the element.

This event is most often used in conjunction with the MouseEnter event.

The MouseLeave () method triggers the MouseLeave event, or a function that runs when the MouseLeave event occurs.

Note: Unlike the Mouseout event, the MouseLeave event is triggered only when the mouse pointer leaves the selected element. If the mouse pointer leaves any child elements, the Mouseout event is also triggered.

MouseOver and MouseEnter

The MouseOver event is triggered regardless of whether the mouse pointer passes through the selected element or its child elements.

The MouseEnter event is triggered only when the mouse pointer passes through the selected element.

Mouseout and MouseLeave

The Mouseout event is triggered regardless of whether the mouse pointer leaves the selected element or any child elements.

The MouseLeave event is triggered only when the mouse pointer leaves the selected element.

JQuery MouseEnter and MouseLeave