CSS Notes
1. Basics
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets): Used to style HTML elements.
Syntax:
css
selector {
property: value;
}
Example:
css
p {
color: blue;
font-size: 16px;
}
2. Selectors
Element selector: p { }
Class selector: .classname { }
ID selector: #idname { }
Universal selector: * { }
Group selector: h1, h2, p { }
Descendant selector: div p { }
Child selector: div > p { }
Pseudo-classes: a:hover, nth-child()
Pseudo-elements: p::first-line, p::before
3. Colors & Backgrounds
Color values: red, #ff0000, rgb(255,0,0), rgba(255,0,0,0.5)
Backgrounds:
css
body {
background-color: lightgray;
background-image: url("[Link]");
background-repeat: no-repeat;
background-size: cover;
}
4. Box Model
Every element is a box:
Content → Padding → Border → Margin
Example:
css
div {
width: 200px;
padding: 10px;
border: 2px solid black;
margin: 20px;
}
5. Positioning
Static: Default
Relative: Positioned relative to itself
Absolute: Positioned relative to nearest positioned ancestor
Fixed: Stays fixed on screen
Sticky: Switches between relative & fixed depending on scroll
6. Flexbox
Container properties:
css
display: flex;
justify-content: center; /* horizontal */
align-items: center; /* vertical */
flex-direction: row; /* or column */
flex-wrap: wrap;
Item properties: flex-grow, flex-shrink, flex-basis, align-self
7. Grid
Container:
css
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
grid-gap: 10px;
Item placement: grid-column: 1 / 3;, grid-row: 2 / 4;
8. Responsive Design
Media queries:
css
@media (max-width: 600px) {
body {
background-color: lightblue;
}
}
Units: %, em, rem, vh, vw
9. Transitions & Animations
Transition:
css
button {
transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}
Animation:
css
@keyframes fade {
from { opacity: 0; }
to { opacity: 1; }
}
div {
animation: fade 2s infinite;
}
10. Best Practices
Keep CSS organized (use comments, group related styles).
Use external stylesheets (<link>).
Prefer classes over IDs for reusability.
Use shorthand properties (margin: 10px 20px;).
Test across devices for responsiveness.
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1. Introduction to CSS
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets): Used to style HTML elements.
Purpose: Controls layout, colors, fonts, spacing, and responsiveness.
Syntax:
css
selector {
property: value;
}
2. Types of CSS
Inline CSS: Inside the style attribute of an HTML element.
Internal CSS: Inside a <style> tag in the HTML <head>.
External CSS: Linked via <link rel="stylesheet" href="[Link]">.
3. Selectors
Universal: * { } → applies to all elements.
Type: p { } → targets <p> tags.
Class: .classname { } → targets elements with class.
ID: #idname { } → targets element with specific ID.
Group: h1, h2, p { } → multiple selectors.
Descendant: div p { } → <p> inside <div>.
Pseudo-classes: a:hover, input:focus.
Pseudo-elements: p::first-line, p::before.
4. Common Properties
Text: color, font-size, font-family, text-align, text-decoration.
Background: background-color, background-image, background-size.
Box Model: margin, border, padding, width, height.
Display: block, inline, inline-block, flex, grid, none.
Positioning: static, relative, absolute, fixed, sticky.
Flexbox: display: flex; justify-content; align-items; flex-wrap.
Grid: display: grid; grid-template-columns; gap.
5. Units
Absolute: px, cm, mm.
Relative: %, em, rem, vh, vw.
6. Colors
Named colors: red, blue.
Hex: #ff0000.
RGB: rgb(255,0,0).
RGBA: rgba(255,0,0,0.5) (with transparency).
HSL: hsl(0,100%,50%).
7. Responsive Design
Media Queries:
css
@media (max-width: 600px) {
body { font-size: 14px; }
}
Relative units (em, rem, %, vh, vw).
Flexbox & Grid for adaptive layouts.
8. Advanced Features
Transitions: Smooth changes.
css
div { transition: all 0.3s ease; }
Animations:
css
@keyframes slide {
from { left: 0; }
to { left: 100px; }
}
div { animation: slide 2s infinite; }
Variables:
css
:root { --main-color: blue; }
p { color: var(--main-color); }
9. Best Practices
Keep CSS modular (use external stylesheets).
Use classes instead of IDs for reusable styles.
Follow naming conventions (BEM, SMACSS).
Minimize inline styles for maintainability.
Use shorthand properties (margin: 10px 20px;).
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1. What is CSS?
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets): Styles HTML elements.
Purpose: Controls layout, colors, fonts, spacing, responsiveness.
Syntax:
css
selector {
property: value;
}
2. Types of CSS
Inline CSS: Inside the style attribute.
Internal CSS: Inside <style> in the <head>.
External CSS: Linked via <link rel="stylesheet" href="[Link]">.
3. Selectors
Universal: * { }
Element: p { }
Class: .classname { }
ID: #idname { }
Group: h1, h2, p { }
Descendant: div p { }
Child: div > p { }
Pseudo-classes: a:hover, input:focus
Pseudo-elements: p::first-line, p::before
4. Box Model
Every element is a box:
Content → Padding → Border → Margin
Example:
css
div {
width: 200px;
padding: 10px;
border: 2px solid black;
margin: 20px;
}
5. Positioning
Static: Default
Relative: Relative to itself
Absolute: Relative to nearest positioned ancestor
Fixed: Stays fixed on screen
Sticky: Switches between relative & fixed depending on scroll
6. Display
block → starts on new line
inline → flows with text
inline-block → inline but allows width/height
flex → flexible box layout
grid → grid layout
none → hides element
7. Flexbox
Container:
css
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
flex-direction: row;
flex-wrap: wrap;
Items: flex-grow, flex-shrink, flex-basis, align-self
8. Grid
Container:
css
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
gap: 10px;
Items: grid-column: 1 / 3;, grid-row: 2 / 4;
9. Colors
Named: red
Hex: #ff0000
RGB: rgb(255,0,0)
RGBA: rgba(255,0,0,0.5)
HSL: hsl(0,100%,50%)
10. Units
Absolute: px, cm
Relative: %, em, rem, vh, vw
11. Responsive Design
Media Queries:
css
@media (max-width: 600px) {
body { font-size: 14px; }
}
Use relative units (em, rem, %, vh, vw).
12. Transitions & Animations
Transition:
css
button {
transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}
Animation:
css
@keyframes fade {
from { opacity: 0; }
to { opacity: 1; }
}
div {
animation: fade 2s infinite;
}
13. Variables
Define reusable values:
css
:root {
--main-color: blue;
}
p {
color: var(--main-color);
}
14. Best Practices
Use external stylesheets for maintainability.
Prefer classes over IDs for reusable styles.
Keep CSS organized with comments.
Use shorthand properties (margin: 10px 20px;).
Test across devices for responsiveness.
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1. What is CSS?
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets): Defines how HTML elements are displayed.
Purpose: Controls layout, colors, fonts, spacing, responsiveness.
Syntax:
css
selector {
property: value;
}
2. Types of CSS
Inline CSS: Inside the style attribute of an element.
Internal CSS: Inside a <style> tag in the HTML <head>.
External CSS: Linked via <link rel="stylesheet" href="[Link]">.
3. Selectors
Universal: * { }
Type: p { }
Class: .classname { }
ID: #idname { }
Group: h1, h2, p { }
Descendant: div p { }
Child: div > p { }
Pseudo-classes: a:hover, input:focus
Pseudo-elements: p::first-line, p::before
4. Box Model
Every element is a box:
Content → Padding → Border → Margin
Example:
css
div {
width: 200px;
padding: 10px;
border: 2px solid black;
margin: 20px;
}
5. Positioning
Static: Default
Relative: Relative to itself
Absolute: Relative to nearest positioned ancestor
Fixed: Stays fixed on screen
Sticky: Switches between relative & fixed depending on scroll
6. Layout Systems
Flexbox
Container:
css
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
flex-direction: row;
flex-wrap: wrap;
Items: flex-grow, flex-shrink, flex-basis
Grid
Container:
css
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
gap: 10px;
Items: grid-column: 1 / 3;, grid-row: 2 / 4;
7. Units
Absolute: px, cm, mm
Relative: %, em, rem, vh, vw
8. Colors
Named: red, blue
Hex: #ff0000
RGB: rgb(255,0,0)
RGBA: rgba(255,0,0,0.5)
HSL: hsl(0,100%,50%)
9. Responsive Design
Media Queries:
css
@media (max-width: 600px) {
body { font-size: 14px; }
}
Use relative units (em, rem, %, vh, vw).
10. Transitions & Animations
Transition:
css
button {
transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}
Animation:
css
@keyframes fade {
from { opacity: 0; }
to { opacity: 1; }
}
div {
animation: fade 2s infinite;
}
11. Best Practices
Use external stylesheets for maintainability.
Prefer classes over IDs for reusable styles.
Keep CSS organized with comments.
Use shorthand properties (margin: 10px 20px;).
Test across devices for responsiveness.
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(Cascading Style Sheets)
1️⃣ Introduction to CSS
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is a stylesheet language used to describe the presentation of
HTML documents. It controls layout, colors, fonts, spacing, responsiveness, and animations.
Why CSS is used:
Separates content from design
Improves website performance
Makes web pages responsive
Allows reusability of styles
Easier maintenance
2️⃣ Types of CSS
2.1 Inline CSS
Applied directly inside HTML tags
Has highest priority
Not recommended for large projects
<p style="color: blue;">Text</p>
2.2 Internal CSS
Defined inside <style> tag
Used for single-page styling
<style>
p { color: blue; }
</style>
2.3 External CSS (Best Practice)
Written in separate .css file
Linked using <link> tag
Reusable and maintainable
<link rel="stylesheet" href="[Link]">
3️⃣ CSS Syntax
selector {
property: value;
}
Example:
h1 {
color: red;
font-size: 24px;
}
4️⃣ CSS Selectors
4.1 Basic Selectors
Selector Example Description
Element p Selects all <p>
Class .box Selects elements with class
Selector Example Description
ID #main Selects unique element
Universal * Selects all elements
4.2 Advanced Selectors
div p /* Descendant */
div > p /* Child */
h1 + p /* Adjacent sibling */
h1 ~ p /* General sibling */
4.3 Attribute Selectors
input[type="text"] {}
a[target="_blank"] {}
5️⃣ CSS Colors
Color Formats
color: red;
color: #ff0000;
color: rgb(255,0,0);
color: rgba(255,0,0,0.5);
color: hsl(0, 100%, 50%);
6️⃣ Units in CSS
Absolute Units
px
cm
mm
in
Relative Units
% (relative to parent)
em (relative to parent font)
rem (relative to root font)
vw / vh (viewport width/height)
7️⃣ Text & Font Styling
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
font-size: 16px;
font-weight: bold;
font-style: italic;
text-align: center;
text-transform: uppercase;
text-decoration: underline;
letter-spacing: 2px;
line-height: 1.6;
8️⃣ CSS Box Model (Very Important ⭐)
Every HTML element is a rectangular box consisting of:
1. Content
2. Padding
3. Border
4. Margin
div {
width: 200px;
padding: 10px;
border: 2px solid black;
margin: 20px;
}
Box Sizing
box-sizing: border-box;
9️⃣ Background Properties
background-color: yellow;
background-image: url("[Link]");
background-repeat: no-repeat;
background-position: center;
background-size: cover;
🔟 CSS Positioning
Position Description
static Default
relative Relative to itself
absolute Relative to nearest positioned parent
fixed Relative to viewport
sticky Toggles between relative & fixed
div {
position: absolute;
top: 20px;
left: 50px;
}
1️⃣1️⃣ Display Property
display: block;
display: inline;
display: inline-block;
display: none;
1️⃣2️⃣ Overflow & Visibility
overflow: hidden;
overflow: scroll;
overflow: auto;
visibility: hidden;
1️⃣3️⃣ Flexbox (One-Dimensional Layout)
.container {
display: flex;
flex-direction: row;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
}
Common Flex Properties
flex-wrap
align-content
gap
1️⃣4️⃣ CSS Grid (Two-Dimensional Layout)
.container {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr 1fr;
grid-template-rows: auto;
gap: 20px;
}
1️⃣5️⃣ Pseudo-Classes & Pseudo-Elements
Pseudo-Classes
a:hover {}
input:focus {}
li:nth-child(2) {}
Pseudo-Elements
p::before {}
p::after {}
1️⃣6️⃣ Transitions
button {
transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}
1️⃣7️⃣ Animations
@keyframes slide {
from { transform: translateX(0); }
to { transform: translateX(100px); }
}
div {
animation: slide 2s infinite;
}
1️⃣8️⃣ Responsive Web Design
Media Queries
@media (max-width: 768px) {
body {
background: lightblue;
}
}
1️⃣9️⃣ CSS Specificity
Priority order:
1. Inline styles
2. IDs
3. Classes / Attributes / Pseudo-classes
4. Elements
p { color: blue; }
#id { color: red; }
2️⃣0️⃣ CSS Best Practices
✔ Use external CSS
✔ Use semantic class names
✔ Avoid inline styles
✔ Use Flexbox/Grid
✔ Minimize !important
✔ Keep CSS modular
⭐ Summary
CSS controls the look and feel of a webpage. Mastering selectors, box model, layout systems
(Flex & Grid), and responsiveness is essential for modern web development.
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