Can you popup an image by mousing over an image?

[mickeyj2]

Hi,

I'm not sure if there's an easy way to do this, but here's what I want.

I have a standard image defined as:

<img name = 'ProductImage1' src='\images\image1.jpg'>

Can I have a mouseover or CSS that allows me to "inform" the user about something? Like a tooltip. I know that I can use the ALT attribute, but I wanted something that would stand out a little bit more, so I created my own image.

Also, I don't want to do an image swap either, I just want to popup this little balloon tip if the user happens to hover over my static image. Should I go with JS or CSS as the optimal choice? I don't want to add too much code if I can avoid it. I've seen some elaborate CSS out there for thumbnails and such.

Thanks in advance for your help.

mickeyj2

 

[trollacious]

You could use a hidden floating <div> that has the text in it and becomes visible when you put the mouse over a graphic. That would most likely be done using Javascript.

Lee

 

[jman78]

pretty easy to do... here's something to start with.

javascript:

onMouseOver="javascript: document.getElementbyID('tip').visibility=visible"

onMouseOut="javascript: document.getElementbyID('tip').visibility=hidden"

jason

 

[mickeyj2]

Thanks, this really helps out.

 

[trollacious]

You don't need the javascript: in event handlers.

Lee