Why don't most forms have a hover state?

1. Are hover states necessary?
2. What is the purpose of a hover state?
3. Can hover and focus states be the same?

Are hover states necessary?

One of the pillars of user experience is the :hover state; yet, most designers do not consider this state when planning designs. Another important state is :focus : without this specific state, many users would find it practically impossible to navigate in a website.

What is the purpose of a hover state?

As in the button example above, the hover state gives us feedback that we can interact with that element. By putting your cursor over the button with the mouse, the state is hover. Although we can predict the clickability of the buttons, some users cannot gain this habit.

Can hover and focus states be the same?

Focus states cannot be the same as the hover states. However the hover state should be included with the focus styles. Be aware of the thickness of lines used for a focus state.