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CSS Shorthand

CSS shorthand is a powerful tool that can save time and effort when writing CSS code. By using shorthand, you can write less code, reduce redundancy, and make your CSS more efficient. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most commonly used shorthand properties in CSS, including border, margin, font, background, list, and transition.

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CSS Shorthand For

  1. Border

  2. Margin

  3. Font

  4. Background

  5. List

  6. Transition

 

1. Border

With the border shorthand, you can specify the width, style, and color of an element’s borders all in one line of code.

Border Shorthand :

Border Shorthand

 

2. Margin

The margin shorthand is used to specify the margin of an element. By using shorthand, you can set the margin for all four sides of an element with one line of code. For example:
margin: 10px 20px 30px 40px;

Margin Shorthand :

Margin Shorthand

 

3. Font

The font shorthand is used to specify multiple font-related properties in one line of code.

Font Shorthand :

Font Shorthand

 

4. Background

The background shorthand is used to specify multiple background properties in one line of code. This includes the following background properties.

Background Shorthand :

Background Shorthand

 

5. List

The list shorthand is used to specify multiple list-related properties in one line of code.

List Shorthand :

List Shorthand

 

6. Transition

The transition shorthand is used to specify multiple transition-related properties in one line of code.

Transition Shorthand :

Transition Shorthand


Conclusion

By using shorthand, you can simplify your CSS code and make it easier to read and maintain. This can save time and effort, and make your code more efficient. By mastering these shorthand properties, you can write cleaner, more effective CSS code for your website.

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