Why is only the link inside my div changing color when I hover over it?

How to Change the Background Color of an Entire Div on Hover

You are attempting to modify a div's background color when the mouse hovers over it. However, you have noticed that only the link inside the div is changing color.

Cause of the Problem

The "a:hover" CSS rule you have defined specifically targets the element within the div. This rule only modifies the link element upon mouse hover.

Solution

To change the background color of the entire div, you need to apply the hover rule to the div itself. Replace the "a:hover" CSS with "div:hover." Here's an example:

<code class="css">div {
  background: white;
}
div:hover {
  background: gray;
}</code>

Making the Entire Div Clickable

To make the entire div clickable, you can convert it into a link using the tag. Wrap your div content within an anchor tag and provide the appropriate destination URL. For instance:

<code class="html"><a href="https://example.com">
  <div>
    Click Me!
  </div>
</a></code>

Additional Notes:

• To apply the hover effect to a specific div, give it a unique id (e.g.,
  ) and use the CSS selector "#myDiv:hover {...}"
• For a group of divs, create a class (e.g.,
  ) and use the CSS selector ".myClass {...}"