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HoverDelay

configuration

Specifies the delay in ms before the menu is opened/closed - used to avoid accidental closure on leaving.

hoverDelay

Number

Default: 100

<ul id="menu">
    <li>Item 1
        <ul>
            <li>Sub Item 1</li>
            <li>Sub Item 2</li>
            <li>Sub Item 3</li>
        </ul>
    </li>
    <li>Item 2
        <ul>
            <li>Sub Item 1</li>
            <li>Sub Item 2</li>
            <li>Sub Item 3</li>
        </ul>
    </li>
</ul>
<script>
    $("#menu").kendoMenu({
        hoverDelay: 200
    });
</script>