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What does the CSS selector 'p' specifically target?

All HTML elements

The parent elements of paragraphs

Elements with a specific class

The paragraph elements only (correct)

Which category of CSS selectors is used to select elements based on a certain state?

Simple selectors

Combinator selectors

Pseudo-class selectors (correct)

Attribute selectors

What is the purpose of the universal selector (*) in CSS?

It selects specific elements by ID

It targets elements by their attribute value

It selects all elements on the page (correct)

It groups elements that share the same class

What is a characteristic of the CSS grouping selector?

It applies styles to multiple elements with the same styles Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of CSS selector?

Layer selectors Signup and view all the answers

Which type of CSS selector is used to select based on attributes?

Attribute selectors Signup and view all the answers

The grouping selector is used to apply different styles to multiple HTML elements.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a selector in CSS?

To select the HTML elements to style Signup and view all the answers

The selector '*' is known as the __________ selector.

universal Signup and view all the answers

Match the CSS selector types with their definitions:

Simple selectors = Select elements based on name, id, or class Pseudo-class selectors = Select elements based on a certain state Combinator selectors = Select elements based on a specific relationship Pseudo-elements selectors = Select and style a part of an element Signup and view all the answers

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CSS Selectors

CSS selectors target HTML elements for styling.
They are categorized into simple, combinator, pseudo-class, pseudo-element, and attribute selectors.

Simple Selectors

Select elements based on their names, IDs, or classes.

Combinator Selectors

Select elements based on their relationships to other elements.

Pseudo-Class Selectors

Select elements based on their state.

Pseudo-Element Selectors

Select and style parts of an element.

Attribute Selectors

Select elements based on attributes or attribute values.

CSS Element Selector

A selector points to the HTML element you want to style.
p{color:red; text-align:center} example
- p is a CSS selector targeting paragraph HTML elements.
- color:red sets the text color to red.
- text-align:center centers the text.
- color and text-align are CSS properties, and red and center are property values.

Universal Selector

* selects all elements on a page.
Example: *{text-align: center; color: red; }
- Styles all elements on the page to have centered, red text.

CSS Grouping Selector

Selects multiple HTML elements with the same style definitions.
Example: h1, h2, p {color: blue;}
- Applies the same blue color to <h1>, <h2>, and  elements.

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Explore the various types of CSS selectors, including simple, combinator, pseudo-class, pseudo-element, and attribute selectors. This quiz will test your knowledge of how to effectively target and style HTML elements. Enhance your understanding of CSS selector syntax and application.