How do I change the mouse cursor in SwiftUI?
Generated on 7/30/2024
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To change the mouse cursor in SwiftUI, you can use the new custom hover effect API introduced in the latest updates. This API allows you to modify how views respond to hover interactions, including changing the appearance of the cursor.
Here are the steps to achieve this:
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Use the Hover Effect Modifier: Apply the
hoverEffectmodifier to your SwiftUI views. This modifier allows you to define custom effects that change the view's appearance when hovered over. -
Customize the Hover Effect: Within the
hoverEffectmodifier, you can control the view's appearance as it transitions between active and inactive states. This includes changing the cursor style.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the session Create custom hover effects in visionOS from WWDC 2024, which covers how to make SwiftUI views respond to hover interactions using the new custom hover effect API.
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