Welcome to the CSS Tutorial section of our Documentation. Here, you'll learn the basics and advanced concepts of CSS, the language that describes the look and formatting of a website.

CSS Basics

CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is a style sheet language used for describing the presentation of a document written in HTML or XML. It is a cornerstone technology of the World Wide Web, alongside HTML and JavaScript.

What is CSS Used For?

  • Styling HTML Elements: Changing the colors, fonts, sizes, and layout of HTML elements.
  • Responsive Design: Creating websites that look good on all devices, from desktops to smartphones.
  • Page Layout: Arranging elements on a page in a visually appealing way.

Getting Started

To get started with CSS, you need to:

  • Understand HTML: CSS works with HTML to style your web pages.
  • Learn the Syntax: CSS uses a specific syntax for writing styles.
  • Apply Styles: You can apply styles to HTML elements using tags, classes, or IDs.

Common CSS Properties

Here are some common CSS properties you'll use:

  • color: Changes the text color.
  • font-size: Changes the font size.
  • margin: Adds space around elements.
  • padding: Adds space inside elements.
  • background-color: Changes the background color.

Example

Here's a simple example of CSS in action:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <style>
        body {
            background-color: #f0f0f0;
            font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
        }
        h1 {
            color: #333;
        }
        p {
            font-size: 16px;
            line-height: 1.5;
        }
    </style>
</head>
<body>
    <h1>Welcome to My Website</h1>
    <p>This is an example of how CSS can be used to style a web page.</p>
</body>
</html>

Further Reading

For more information on CSS, check out our Advanced CSS Tutorial.

CSS Syntax