# hover

The `hover` step.

Moves the mouse over an element, for menus and tooltips that open on hover.

Type: `target`

Every step also takes the [common step keys](https://docs.kaab.ist/reference/dsl/steps#common-keys): `expect`, `id`, `if`, `name`, `on_error`, `optional`, `retry`, `side_effect`, `timeout_ms`, `x_kaab`.