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# HoverEffect

An effect applied when the pointer hovers over a view.

```
struct HoverEffect
```

## Topics

### Getting hover effects

[`automatic`](/documentation/SwiftUI/HoverEffect/automatic)

An effect  that attempts to determine the effect automatically.
This is the default effect.

[`highlight`](/documentation/SwiftUI/HoverEffect/highlight)

An effect  that morphs the pointer into a platter behind the view
and shows a light source indicating position.

[`lift`](/documentation/SwiftUI/HoverEffect/lift)

An effect that slides the pointer under the view and disappears as the
view scales up and gains a shadow.


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