How to Overlay X and Y Coordinates on an Image Using JavaScript

Interactive websites can provide a more engaging experience for users. There are many ways you can make a website more interactive, such as adding animations, tooltips, or other extra effects.

Some websites also display information when the user hovers over an element on the page. This includes maps or other visual data that allow the user to hover over the image to view a data point using a tooltip.

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You can achieve this effect using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript using certain CSS techniques and JavaScript DOM concepts.

How to Add a Tooltip Over the Image in an HTML File

Images can be a useful way to convey information in a visually appealing way on a webpage. They are also useful for adding other engaging effects such as asimple image gallery.

You can add a tooltip over an image in HTML using CSS and JavaScript.

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The code used in this project is available in thisGitHub repounder an MIT license.

How to Calculate and Display the X and Y Pixel Coordinates of the Image

Now that the tooltip is visible on the page, change its position and its text to display the X and Y coordinates of the mouse.

Adding Effects to Your Interactive Webpage

Now you understand how to add an interactive tooltip over an image on your webpage. You can continue advancing your HTML and CSS skills by experimenting with other interesting HTML effects.

You don’t have to know CSS or PHP to build a fancy site. Use these cool HTML tricks to generate awesome effects.

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