In this tutorial, we will create a gradient cursor using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. A gradient cursor is a fun and interactive way to spice up your website and engage your users.
Let’s start by creating the HTML structure of our project. We will create a simple div element with an id of "cursor" that will serve as our custom cursor.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Gradient Cursor Tutorial</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
</head>
<body>
<div id="cursor"></div>
<script src="script.js"></script>
</body>
</html>Next, let’s move on to the CSS file to style our custom cursor. We will position it fixed at the center of the page, and give it a size and shape that we desire.
body {
cursor: none; /* Hide the default cursor */
}
#cursor {
position: fixed;
top: 50%;
left: 50%;
width: 20px;
height: 20px;
border-radius: 50%;
transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #ff4e50, #f9d423, #4eadf9, #2ed573);
}Now, let’s move on to the JavaScript file where we will add the functionality to move the custom cursor along with the mouse movement.
const cursor = document.getElementById('cursor');
document.addEventListener('mousemove', (e) => {
cursor.style.left = e.pageX + 'px';
cursor.style.top = e.pageY + 'px';
});That’s it! You have successfully created a gradient cursor using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. You can further customize the cursor by adding animations or changing the gradient colors. Experiment with different styles and effects to make your website truly unique and interactive.
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and found it helpful. Thank you for reading! 🚀
