onmousemove Event

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# onmousemove Event

Event Object

## Example

Execute a JavaScript when moving the mouse pointer over an element:

<div onmousemove="myFunction()">Move the cursor over me</div>
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## Definition and Usage

The onmousemove event occurs when the pointer is moving while it is over an element.

## Syntax

In HTML:

<element onmousemove="SomeJavaScriptCode">

In JavaScript:

object.onmousemove=function(){SomeJavaScriptCode};

Parameter | Description
--- | ---
SomeJavaScriptCode | Required. Specifies a JavaScript to be executed when the event occurs

## Browser Support

The onmousemove event is supported in all major browsers.

## onmousemove In HTML

The onmousemove attribute can be used within ALL HTML elements, EXCEPT: <base>, <bdo>, <br>, <head>, <html>, <iframe>, <meta>, <param>, <script>, <style>, and <title>.

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