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jQuery mousemove() Method

jQuery mousemove() Method

jQuery mousemove() method in jQuery is used to attaches a function or triggers the mousemove event to run, when the mouse pointer moves within the selected element.

Syntax:

Trigger the mousemove event for the selected elements:

$(selector).mousemove()

Attach a function to the mousemove event:

$(selector).mousemove(function)

Parameter Values

Parameter Description
function It is an optional parameter and is used to specifies the function to run when the mouse pointer moves event is triggered
Here is an Example of jQuery mousemove() Method:

<html>
<head>
<script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.4.1/jquery.min.js"></script>
<script>
$(document).ready(function(){
$(document).mousemove(function(event){
$(".mouseMove").text(event.pageX + ", " + event.pageY);
});
});
</script>
</head>
<body>
<p>Mouse is coordinates at: <span class="mouseMove"></span>.</p>
</body>
</html>

Output:

Mouse is coordinates at: .


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