Ebook: Beginning CSS3

Introducing CSS : the language of web design -- Using basic selectors -- Specifying sizes, colors, and files -- Styling text -- Embedding web fonts -- Understanding the CSS box model -- Floating elements for layout -- Adding backgrounds -- Adding borders and drop shadows -- Styling lists and navigation menus -- Positioning elements precisely -- Cross-browser layout techniques -- Using advanced selectors -- Styling tables -- Generated content -- Creating a print style sheet -- Targeting styles at different devices with media queries -- Using CSS3 multi-column layout -- Creating gradients without images -- 2D transformations and transitions -- Animating elements with CSS keyframes -- What next?;Beginning CSS3 teaches you how to style web pages using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) the language of web design. Starting from first principles, you'll learn through a series of practical exercises how to change the default look of HTML tags, adding color, backgrounds, and borders. The book demystifies core concepts, such as the CSS box model and selectors, giving you the confidence and knowledge to create innovative and flexible page layouts. You'll also learn how to create rounded corners, drop shadows, and gradients without the need for images, using the latest CSS3 techniques.