# Has Events ## Introduction The `Has Events` variable controls whether the selected instance supports UI-related events at runtime such as responding to a cursor click. If this value is false then events are not raised for this instance. If true, then cursor events are raised for this instance. Usually instances of components should have this value set to true if the component can be interacted with at runtime, such as a button or text box. This value has no effect in the Gum tool and is only used at runtime. ## Has Events and Cursor.WindowOver If an instance has its `Has Events` value unchecked then it will not be eligible to be assigned to the Cursor's `WindowOver` property. For more information, see the [Cursor page](/gum/code/gum-code-reference/cursor.md). --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.flatredball.com/gum/gum-tool/gum-elements/general-properties/has-events.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.