# Welcome to the Highcharts Maps JS (highmaps) Options Reference

These pages outline the chart configuration options, and the methods and properties of Highcharts objects.

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# series.map.data.events.mouseOver

Fires when the mouse enters the area close to the point. One parameter, `event`, is passed to the function, containing common event information.

Returning `false` cancels the default behavior, which is to show a tooltip for the point.