<cursor>

Deprecated: This feature is no longer recommended. Though some browsers might still support it, it may have already been removed from the relevant web standards, may be in the process of being dropped, or may only be kept for compatibility purposes. Avoid using it, and update existing code if possible; see the compatibility table at the bottom of this page to guide your decision. Be aware that this feature may cease to work at any time.

Note: The CSS cursor property should be used instead of this element.

The <cursor> SVG element can be used to define a platform-independent custom cursor. A recommended approach for defining a platform-independent custom cursor is to create a PNG image and define a cursor element that references the PNG image and identifies the exact position within the image which is the pointer position (i.e., the hot spot).

The PNG format is recommended because it supports the ability to define a transparency mask via an alpha channel. If a different image format is used, this format should support the definition of a transparency mask (two options: provide an explicit alpha channel or use a particular pixel color to indicate transparency). If the transparency mask can be determined, the mask defines the shape of the cursor; otherwise, the cursor is an opaque rectangle. Typically, the other pixel information (e.g., the R, G and B channels) defines the colors for those parts of the cursor which are not masked out. Note that cursors usually contain at least two colors so that the cursor can be visible over most backgrounds.

Usage context

CategoriesNone
Permitted contentAny number of the following elements, in any order:
Descriptive elements

Attributes

DOM Interface

This element implements the SVGCursorElement interface.

Specifications

Specification
Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) 1.1 (Second Edition)
# CursorElement

Browser compatibility

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desktopmobile
Chrome
Edge
Firefox
Opera
Safari
Chrome Android
Firefox for Android
Opera Android
Safari on iOS
Samsung Internet
WebView Android
WebView on iOS
cursor
Deprecated
href
Deprecated
systemLanguage
Deprecated
x
Deprecated
xlink:href
Deprecated
y
Deprecated

Legend

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Full support
Full support
No support
No support
Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.