Title: hovering settings
Last modified: March 7, 2023

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# hovering settings

 *  Resolved [chrisesch](https://wordpress.org/support/users/chrisesch/)
 * (@chrisesch)
 * [3 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/hovering-settings/)
 * hi there,
 * I want a button to switch to another color when hovering over it. Can’t figure
   out how to do this in the general settings.
 * And also I want to switch only the color of a linked text but don’t want that
   it is underlined. What and where are the settings for this.
 * As always any hint for this is very much welcome !!
 * Best
   Chris
 * WP 6.1 / TT3

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 *  Thread Starter [chrisesch](https://wordpress.org/support/users/chrisesch/)
 * (@chrisesch)
 * [3 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/hovering-settings/#post-16541157)
 * No ideas?
 * interseting thing: I asked chat GPT and wow! I received answers which gave me
   a css solution for changing the button border color when hoverd.
 * But I guess there must be a solution for hovering status in Theme 2023. And also
   for the not wanted underlining of links …
 * Is customizing of CSS the only way ?
 *  Moderator [Kathryn Presner](https://wordpress.org/support/users/zoonini/)
 * (@zoonini)
 * [3 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/hovering-settings/#post-16541564)
 * > I want a button to switch to another color when hovering over it. Can’t figure
   > out how to do this in the general settings.
 * There isn’t yet an editor setting to change a button’s background colour when
   hovered.
 * You can do this either via CSS or by creating a [child theme](https://wordpress.org/plugins/create-block-theme/)
   and adding some lines to the `theme.json` file. CSS is probably the simpler route
   for most folks. Here’s an example with a test colour, which you can change to
   your liking:
 *     ```wp-block-code
       /* Button hover state */
       .wp-block-button__link:hover {
         background-color: #bb00bb;
       }
       ```
   
 * While the Customizer is not exposed by default when using Site Editing, you can
   still access it manually by adding `/wp-admin/customize.php` after your URL. 
   You can then add custom CSS in the Additional CSS area.
 * > And also I want to switch only the color of a linked text but don’t want that
   > it is underlined.
 * You can remove underlines on links either with the Gutenberg 15.2.4 plugin, or
   in the upcoming WordPress 6.2 release.
 * The option will be under Appearance > Editor > Styles > Typography > Links:
 * ![](https://i0.wp.com/cldup.com/omGBVOgJzi.png?ssl=1)
 * > No ideas?
 * p.s. Thanks for your patience. Default themes are a community project, and these
   forums are handled by volunteers.
 *  Thread Starter [chrisesch](https://wordpress.org/support/users/chrisesch/)
 * (@chrisesch)
 * [3 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/hovering-settings/#post-16542833)
 * [@zoonini](https://wordpress.org/support/users/zoonini/)
 * Thank you so much for your reply in such details. I am very grateful for these
   comprehensive explanations.Its very helpfull for my understanding of the current
   editor functions and whats coming up with wp 6.2. thnx!!
 * chris
 *  Moderator [Kathryn Presner](https://wordpress.org/support/users/zoonini/)
 * (@zoonini)
 * [3 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/hovering-settings/#post-16544097)
 * You’re very welcome, [@chrisesch](https://wordpress.org/support/users/chrisesch/)!
   I’ll mark this as resolved but feel free to start a new thread if you have more
   questions.

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