Ire Aderinokun • 12/11/2018

When do the :hover, :focus, and :active pseudo-classes apply?

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This technical article details the specific user interactions that trigger the CSS pseudo-classes :hover, :focus, and :active. It explains how these states apply differently depending on whether the user is interacting with a mouse, keyboard, or touchscreen device, highlighting important behavioral nuances and cross-device considerations for web developers.

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