CSS selectors are the foundation of styling web pages. They allow you to target specific elements and apply styles with precision. Here’s a breakdown of key selector types:
1. Element Selectors
Select elements based on their tag name.
Example:
p { color: blue; }
2. Class Selectors
Apply styles to elements with a specific class.
Example:
.example-class { background: yellow; }
3. ID Selectors
Target a unique element by its ID.
Example:
#unique-id { border: 2px solid red; }
4. Attribute Selectors
Style elements based on attributes.
Example:
[input type="text"] { padding: 10px; }
5. Pseudo-Classes & Pseudo-Elements
Use pseudo-classes (like :hover
) or pseudo-elements (like ::before
) for advanced styling.
Example:
a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
For more examples and practical use cases, visit our CSS Guide. 🚀
📌 Tip: Combining selectors (e.g.,
.class#id
) can create powerful and specific targeting rules.