The pointer-events CSS property is used to control under what circumstances an element can trigger user interface events like mouse clicks and hover. It allows you to control the visibility and interaction of elements on the page.
The pointer-events property can take the following values:
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auto: The element behaves as normal. It is subject to mouse events according to its CSS styling.
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none: The element is completely transparent to mouse events. It will not block any interactions with elements beneath it, effectively making it "click-through."
This property is beneficial when you want to overlay an element on top of another but still want the underlying element to receive mouse events. It provides a way to flexibly control layered elements' interaction behavior.