mousemove() Method - Javascript jQuery Method and Property

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Description

The mousemove() method triggers the mousemove event, or sets function as mousemove event handler.

Syntax 

$(selector).mousemove(function);
Parameter Require Description
function Optional. function to run when the mousemove event is triggered

The following code shows how to get the position of the mouse pointer within a page:

Demo Code

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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.2.1/jquery.min.js"></script>
<script>
$(document).ready(function(){
    $(document).mousemove(function(event){
        $("span").text(event.pageX + ", " + event.pageY);
    });/*from  w  w w.j  av a 2s.c om*/
});
</script>
</head>
<body>

<p>Mouse is at coordinates: <span></span>.</p>

</body>
</html>

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