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What does CSS syntax refer to?
What is the first step in writing CSS?
How do we tell CSS which element to style in HTML?
What are the multiple ways to identify and style elements in HTML with CSS?
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Study Notes
CSS Fundamentals
- CSS syntax refers to the rules that govern how to write CSS code, including the structure of selectors, properties, and values.
Writing CSS
- The first step in writing CSS is to define a selector, which identifies the HTML element(s) to be styled.
Targeting HTML Elements
- To tell CSS which element to style in HTML, we use a selector, which is a string that targets specific HTML elements based on their id, class, or tag name.
Identifying and Styling Elements
- There are multiple ways to identify and style elements in HTML with CSS, including:
- By tag name (e.g.,
h1,p,img) - By class name (e.g.,
.header,.footer) - By id (e.g.,
#header,#footer) - By combination of selectors (e.g.,
.header .logo,#header img) - Using attribute selectors (e.g.,
[hreflang="en"],[type="submit"])
- By tag name (e.g.,
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Test your knowledge of CSS syntax and selectors by taking this quiz. Learn about identifying elements in HTML and applying styles using CSS properties.
