Master CSS selectors including attribute selectors, pseudo-classes, and pseudo-elements
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CSS selectors are patterns used to select and target HTML elements for styling.
Understanding selectors is fundamental to writing effective CSS. In this unit, you’ll learn:
- Basic selectors (element, class, id)
- How to combine and group selectors
- Attribute selectors for targeting elements by their attributes
- Pseudo-classes for selecting elements based on state
- Pseudo-elements for styling specific parts of elements
Mastering selectors gives you precise control over which elements receive your styles.
Lessons in this unit:
| 0: | ▶︎ Introduction |
| 1: | How to Use Basic CSS Selectors |
| 2: | How to Use CSS Attribute Selectors |
| 3: | How to Use CSS Pseudo-Classes |
| 4: | How to Use CSS Pseudo-Elements |