Browser Support

Animated Cursors: Browser Support and How to Create Them

Browser Support

Animated cursors are supported in the following web browsers:

• Internet Explorer (cur and ani formats)

Creating Animated Cursors

Using Animated Cursor Files

To create an animated cursor, you'll need to use a cursor editing program. There are many free and paid options available online, such as CursorForge and GIMP.

Once you have a cursor editing program, you can create a new animated cursor by importing a series of images. Each image will represent a frame of the animation. You can also specify the speed and duration of the animation.

Using CSS and JavaScript

You can also create animated cursors using CSS and JavaScript. This method gives you more control over the appearance and behavior of the cursor.

To create an animated cursor using CSS and JavaScript, you'll need to create a sprite sheet that contains all of the frames of the animation. You can then use CSS to position and animate the cursor based on the sprite sheet.

Conclusion

Animated cursors can be a fun and engaging way to add personality to your website. They're supported in Internet Explorer, and you can create them using a variety of methods. Experiment with different techniques to find the one that works best for you.