---
title: mouseLeave
card_id: 20661
---

# mouseLeave

```
mouseLeave
```

Handler:

```
on mouseLeave
  [ph:statements]
end mouseLeave
```

HyperCard sends the `mouseLeave` message to a button or field just after the pointer moves outside its rectangle.

## Related Topics

* [Where messages are sent initially](/HyperTalkReference/systemmessages/Where-messages-are-sent-initially)