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What are CSS pseudo-classes
CSS pseudo-classes are used to add special effects to some selectors. You do not need to use JavaScript or any other script to use those effects.
The most commonly used pseudo-classes are −
Value | Description |
---|---|
:link | Use this class to add special style to an unvisited link. |
:visited | Use this class to add special style to a visited link. |
:hover | Use this class to add special style to an element when you mouse over it. |
:active | Use this class to add special style to an active element. |
:focus | Use this class to add special style to an element while the element has focus. |
:first-child | Use this class to add special style to an element that is the first child of some other element. |
:lang | Use this class to specify a language to use in a specified element. |
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