In brief
cursor selects the pointer shown over an element. cursor: pointer can suggest interactivity, but does not turn ordinary text into a working link or button.
Useful to know
cursor selects the pointer shown over an element. cursor: pointer can suggest interactivity, but does not turn ordinary text into a working link or button. [1]
Choose the appropriate HTML element and provide the action separately. Check keyboard operation too: users without a mouse gain nothing from a changed cursor. The visual signal should match actual behaviour.
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