Quick Start with CSS
In this course, you will try to understand the basics of CSS and how to use it to style your web pages. At the end of this course, you will be able to create a simple web page with CSS.
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Your First CSS Lab
Hi there, welcome to LabEx! In this first lab, you'll learn the classic 'Hello, World!' program in CSS.
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CSS Basics and Selectors
In this lab, you will step into the shoes of a web developer tasked with creating a stylish website for a pet service using fundamental CSS techniques and selectors.
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CSS Box Model and Margins
In the bustling digital landscape of 'Pet's House,' a website dedicated to providing premium pet care services, our protagonist, Jordan, a talented web developer, is tasked with enhancing the website's layout and design.
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Responsive Pet's House Website with Flexbox
In the bustling city of Petville, Jordan, a web developer, is tasked with redesigning the 'Pet's House' website.
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Pet Service Showcase with CSS Grid
In 'Pet's House,' a virtual realm for pet enthusiasts, Alex, a web developer, embarks on a quest to revamp their service showcase using CSS Grid.
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Animations and Transitions
In the bustling world of 'Pet's House,' a virtual sanctuary for pet lovers, Taylor, a creative web designer, embarks on a journey to infuse life into the website.
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Reset All Styles
In this lab, we will explore the concept of resetting all styles to default values using the all property. By the end of this lab, you will have a clear understanding of how to use this property to reset all styles, both inherited and non-inherited, to their original values. This will allow you to quickly and easily reset the styling of an element without having to individually reset each property.
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Box-Sizing Reset in CSS
In this lab, we will explore the concept of Box-Sizing Reset in CSS programming. The lab will cover how to reset the box-model and prevent the width and height of an element from being affected by border or padding. By the end of the lab, you will have a thorough understanding of the box-sizing property and how it can be used to enhance the design of your web pages.
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System Font Stack
In this lab, we will explore the concept of system font stacks in CSS. You will learn how to define a list of fonts that the browser will look for on the user's operating system, and how to use this technique to achieve a native app feel on your web pages. By the end of the lab, you will have a solid understanding of how to implement system font stacks in your own projects.
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CSS Clearfix Technique
In this lab, we will learn about the clearfix technique in CSS. This technique is used to ensure that an element clears its floated children. We will explore how to implement this technique in our code and discuss its limitations. By the end of this lab, you will have a solid understanding of how to use clearfix in your CSS layouts.
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Responsive Flexbox Centering Techniques
In this lab, we will explore the concept of flexbox centering in CSS. You will learn how to horizontally and vertically center child elements within a parent element using flexbox. By the end of this lab, you will be able to create responsive and visually appealing layouts using flexbox centering techniques.
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Centered Grid Layout Mastery
In this lab, we will explore the concept of grid centering using CSS. You will learn how to horizontally and vertically center a child element within a parent element using the grid layout. By the end of this lab, you will have a solid understanding of how to use justify-content and align-items properties to create a perfectly centered layout.
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Vertically and Horizontally Center Elements
In this lab, we will be learning how to use CSS transforms to center child elements both vertically and horizontally within their parent element. We will achieve this by using relative and absolute positioning, along with the transform property and its translate function. This lab will equip you with a useful technique for positioning content on your web pages.
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Display Table Centering
In this lab, we will learn how to center a child element within its parent element using display: table. By using this technique, we can easily achieve both vertical and horizontal centering without having to resort to complex positioning or JavaScript. This is a useful skill to have when designing responsive layouts for websites and applications.
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Evenly Distributed Children
In this lab, we will explore the basics of CSS programming and learn how to apply styles to HTML documents. Through a series of hands-on exercises, you will learn how to create and modify CSS rules, use selectors to target specific elements, and apply styles to text, backgrounds, and borders. By the end of this lab, you will have a solid understanding of CSS and be able to use it to create visually appealing web pages.
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Creating Responsive Tiled Layouts
In this lab, we will learn how to create a 3-tile layout using display: inline-block. You will use width and calc to evenly divide the container into 3 columns and set font-size to avoid whitespace. By the end of this lab, you will have a better understanding of how to create a clean and responsive tiled layout without using float, flex or grid.
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Fundamentals of CSS Styling
In this lab, we will explore the fundamentals of CSS programming. You will learn how to use CSS to style web pages and create visually appealing designs. By the end of this lab, you will have a solid understanding of CSS syntax, selectors, and properties, and be able to apply them to your own projects.
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Responsive Container Aspect Ratio CSS
In this lab, we will learn how to create a responsive container with a specified aspect ratio using CSS. You will be introduced to the --aspect-ratio custom property and how to use the calc() function to calculate the container's height. You will also learn how to set the child element to maintain the aspect ratio using the object-fit: cover property. By the end of this lab, you will have a better understanding of how to create visually appealing and responsive containers on your web pages.
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Constant Width to Height Ratio
In this lab, we will explore how to create a constant width to height ratio for elements with varying widths. By using the padding-top property on a ::before pseudo-element, we can ensure that the height of the element remains proportionate to its width. This technique can be used to create responsive squares and other shapes with specific aspect ratios.
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Fit Image in Container
In this lab, we will learn how to use CSS to fit and position images within their containers while preserving their aspect ratio. We will explore the object-fit and object-position properties and how they can be used to achieve different results. By the end of this lab, you will be able to create visually appealing images that fit perfectly within their designated space.
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List with Sticky Section Headings
In this lab, we will explore the world of CSS and its capabilities by creating a list with sticky headings for each section. The aim is to showcase how to use the position: sticky property to create a user-friendly interface that enhances the user experience. Through this lab, you will learn how to use CSS to create visually appealing and functional web pages.
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Responsive Layout with Sidebar
In this lab, we will be exploring the world of CSS programming. The main objective of this lab is to provide hands-on experience with creating a responsive layout with a sidebar. By the end of this lab, you will have a better understanding of how to use display: grid and minmax() properties to create an effective and visually appealing layout.
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Accessible Offscreen Element Hiding
In this lab, we will explore the concept of hiding elements offscreen in CSS. This technique allows us to make elements inaccessible visually and positionally while still allowing them to be accessible to assistive technologies. By the end of this lab, you will have a solid understanding of how to use this technique to create more accessible and layout-friendly web pages.
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Fullscreen Element Styling with CSS
In this lab, we will explore how to use the :fullscreen CSS pseudo-element selector to apply styles to an element when it is in fullscreen mode. We will create a button using Element.requestFullscreen() to make the element fullscreen for the purpose of previewing the style. By the end of this lab, you will have a better understanding of how to create fullscreen elements with custom styles using CSS.
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Truncate Text with CSS Overflow
In this lab, we will dive into the world of CSS programming and learn how to truncate text that exceeds one line's width. By using the combination of overflow, white-space, and text-overflow properties, we will be able to display an ellipsis at the end of the truncated text. Through this lab, we will gain a deeper understanding of how to optimize the display of text on websites.
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Trim Multiline Text
In this lab, we will explore the use of CSS to trim multiline text to a specified number of lines. By using the -webkit-line-clamp property and other related CSS properties, we can effectively limit the number of lines displayed in a block of text, making it more visually appealing and easier to read. Through this lab, you will learn how to implement this technique in your web design projects.
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Stylized Quotation Marks
In this lab, we will explore the quotes property in CSS, which allows us to customize the quotation marks used for inline quotes. We will learn how to use this property to define our own opening and closing quote characters, and apply them to elements in our HTML. By the end of this lab, you will have a better understanding of how to add a personal touch to the styling of your web pages.
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Crafting Etched Text Effects with CSS
In this lab, we will be learning how to create an 'etched' or engraved text effect using CSS. This effect can add a unique and stylish touch to your web designs, and it's surprisingly easy to achieve. By adjusting the shadow, background, and text color, we can create the illusion of text being carved into the background. Join us as we explore this fun and creative technique!
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Responsive Fluid Typography with CSS
In this lab, we will learn how to implement fluid typography using CSS. Fluid typography ensures that the text scales according to the viewport width, making it more responsive and accessible for different screen sizes. By using the clamp() function and a formula to calculate responsive values for font-size, we can create a more dynamic and user-friendly design.
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Creating Gradient Text with CSS
In this lab, we will explore the concept of gradient text in CSS. The purpose of this lab is to help you understand how to create gradient text using the linear-gradient() function, as well as how to use the webkit-text-fill-color and webkit-background-clip properties to fill the text with a gradient background. By the end of this lab, you will be able to create visually appealing gradient text that can enhance the design of your web pages.
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Custom Text Selection
In this lab, we will explore the world of CSS programming and learn how to style web pages using various CSS properties and selectors. The purpose of this lab is to provide hands-on experience to beginners and intermediate level developers to enhance their skills in creating visually appealing web pages. Through this lab, you will also learn how to troubleshoot common CSS issues and use best practices in your coding.
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Stylish Drop Cap Technique
In this lab, we will learn about the Drop Cap technique in CSS. Drop Cap is a typographic technique used to add visual appeal to the first letter of the first paragraph. Through this lab, you will understand how to use the :first-child selector and the ::first-letter pseudo-element to style the first letter of a paragraph in a unique and eye-catching way.
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Truncate Multiline Text
In this lab, we will learn how to truncate multiline text that exceeds the dimensions of its container. This technique is useful for displaying excerpts of longer text while maintaining a clean and organized design. By using CSS properties such as overflow, height, and background, we can create a visually pleasing truncation effect that enhances the user experience.
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Pretty Text Underline
In this lab, we will learn how to create a pretty text underline that does not clip descenders using CSS. By using a combination of text-shadow and background-image with linear-gradient, we can create a gradient that will act as the actual underline while ensuring that the text remains selectable. This technique provides a more visually appealing alternative to text-decoration: underline.
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Disable Content Selection with CSS
In this lab, we will dive into CSS programming and explore the user-select property. This lab aims to teach you how to disable selection of certain elements in your web page, which can be useful in preventing users from copying content. By the end of this lab, you will have a better understanding of how to use the user-select property and its impact on web design.
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Nested List Counters with CSS
In this lab, we will explore the use of CSS counters to create custom list counters. Specifically, we will learn how to initialize and increment counter variables, and how to display the value of these variables using the counters() function. By the end of this lab, you will be able to create nested list counters and customize the appearance of list elements using CSS.
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Beginner's Guide to CSS Fundamentals
In this lab, we will explore the fundamentals of CSS programming. This lab is designed to help beginners get started with CSS and learn how to use it to create beautiful and responsive web pages. Throughout the lab, we will cover various topics such as selectors, properties, and values, and provide hands-on exercises to reinforce the concepts.
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CSS Styling Techniques for Web Development
In this lab, we will explore CSS programming by practicing different techniques to style HTML elements. Through hands-on exercises, we will learn how to use selectors, properties, and values to create visually appealing web pages. By the end of this lab, you will have a solid understanding of CSS and be able to apply it to your own web development projects.
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Border with Top Triangle
In this lab, we will be learning how to create a content container with a triangle at the top using CSS. This is a common design element used in many websites and applications to add visual interest and create a sense of hierarchy. By the end of this lab, you will have the skills to create this effect and apply it to your own projects.
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Checkerboard Background Pattern
In this lab, we will explore the world of CSS programming and learn how to create a checkerboard background pattern using advanced CSS techniques. The lab will guide you through the steps required to create a visually appealing checkerboard pattern that can be used in various web design projects. By the end of this lab, you will have gained valuable experience in using CSS to create beautiful and engaging web designs.
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Stripes Background Pattern
In this lab, we will be exploring the fundamentals of CSS programming. The purpose of this lab is to introduce learners to the basics of styling web pages with CSS. By the end of this lab, learners will have a solid understanding of how to use CSS to create visually appealing web pages.
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Polka Dot Background Pattern
In this lab, we will explore the basics of CSS programming and learn how to use CSS to style and format web pages. Through a series of hands-on exercises, you will gain a solid understanding of CSS syntax, selectors, properties, and values, and be able to create visually appealing and responsive web pages. By the end of this lab, you will have a strong foundation in CSS and be ready to take on more advanced web development projects.
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Zig Zag Background Pattern
In this lab, we will learn how to create a zig zag background pattern using CSS. By using linear-gradient() and adjusting the background-size and background-position, we will be able to create a visually appealing pattern that can be used on various elements of a website. This lab will help improve our CSS skills and give us a better understanding of how to use CSS to create unique designs.
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Creating Shape Separators with CSS
In this lab, we will be exploring how to create a shape separator using CSS. The separator will use an SVG shape to visually divide two different blocks. By using the ::after pseudo-element and setting the parent element's background color, we can easily customize the separator to match the overall design of our webpage. This lab will provide hands-on experience in creating a visually appealing and functional separator using CSS.
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Dynamic CSS Shadows Creation
In this lab, we will explore how to create dynamic shadows using CSS. You will learn how to use the ::after pseudo-element and various CSS properties such as background, filter, opacity, and z-index to create an effect that mimics a box-shadow, but is based on the colors of the element itself. By the end of this lab, you will be able to add an extra layer of depth and dimensionality to your designs.
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Overflow Scroll Gradient
In this lab, we will learn how to add a fading gradient to an overflowing element using CSS. The purpose of this lab is to create a visual cue for users that there is more content to be scrolled. By using the ::after pseudo-element and linear-gradient() function, we can create a gradient that fades from transparent to white, indicating that there is additional content to be viewed.
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Hide Scroll Bars
In this lab, we will explore the concept of hiding scrollbars on an element while still allowing it to be scrollable using CSS. We will use the overflow: auto property to enable scrolling, and scrollbar-width: none to hide scrollbars on Firefox, and display: none on the ::-webkit-scrollbar pseudo-element to hide scrollbars on WebKit browsers. This lab will provide a hands-on experience in implementing this CSS technique to improve user experience on scrollable elements.
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Customizing Scrollbar Styles with CSS
In this lab, we will be exploring how to customize the scrollbar style using CSS. We will use the ::-webkit-scrollbar property to style the scrollbar, including the scrollbar track and thumb. By the end of this lab, you will have a better understanding of how to create custom scrollbars and enhance the user experience of your website.
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Image Text Overlay
In this lab, we will be learning about image text overlays using CSS. The purpose of this lab is to teach you how to display text on top of an image with an overlay, making it readable regardless of the background image and color. You will learn how to use the backdrop-filter property to apply a blur and brightness effect to your text, creating a professional and visually appealing design.
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Zebra Striped List
In this lab, we will explore the fundamentals of CSS programming. The purpose of this lab is to help you gain a better understanding of how to style and layout HTML elements using CSS. You will learn how to use CSS selectors, properties, and values to create visually appealing and responsive web pages.