html number input field always display spinner?

Question

when I make a number input field like this:

Then the number field gets a spinner added to it whenever I hov

Answer 1

It's the Chrome opacity settings that are giving you a headache. This will solve your issue:

input[type=number]:hover::-webkit-inner-spin-button, 
input[type=number]:hover::-webkit-outer-spin-button {
   opacity: 1;
}

This being the problem is kind of opaque.