What are the different types of CSS selectors?

What are the different types of CSS selectors?

CSS selectors are patterns used to select elements you want to style. The main types include: 1. Universal Selector (*): Selects all elements. 2. Type Selector (div, p, etc.): Selects all elements of a specific type. 3. Class Selector (.classname): Selects elements with a specific class. 4. ID Selector (#idname): Selects a single element with a specific ID. 5. Attribute Selector ([attribute=value]): Selects elements with a specific attribute. 6. Pseudo-classes (:hover, :first-child, etc.): Selects elements based on their state or position.

Can you give me an example of a class selector?

Sure! A class selector is defined with a dot (.) followed by the class name. For example, if you have a class called highlight, you would use .highlight { color: yellow; } to change the text color of all elements with that class to yellow.

What about pseudo-classes? How do they work?

Pseudo-classes are used to define a special state of an element. For example, a:hover applies styles to a link when the mouse hovers over it. You can use them to enhance user interaction.

Are there any other selectors I should know about?

Yes! There are also combinators like descendant ( ), child (>), adjacent sibling (+), and general sibling (~) selectors that help you select elements based on their relationship to other elements.