Understanding CSS Syntax

CSS Syntax Purpose

• The primary purpose of CSS syntax is to control the layout and visual styling of web pages written in HTML or XML.

Adding Styles to Elements

• We add styles to elements using CSS syntax by associating CSS rules with HTML elements through selectors, properties, and values.

Writing CSS for HTML Elements

• The first step in writing CSS for an HTML element is to identify the element(s) to be styled using a selector.

Identifying Elements for Styling

• There are multiple ways to identify elements for styling in CSS, including:
  • Using an element's tag name (e.g., p for paragraphs)
  • Using an element's class or ID
  • Using an element's attributes (e.g., input[type="text"])
  • Using a combination of these methods (e.g., div.header or p.important)

Learn about the syntax of CSS, including how to identify and style elements in an HTML page using various CSS properties.