In this course you will be introduced to the concepts, techniques, properties, and values of CSS in a sequence that reflects a typical "building up" of design rules.
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Prerequisites
Working knowledge of HTML
Detailed Class Syllabus
Lesson 1: Controlling Color and Typography
Create an Embedded Style Sheet
Apply Color
Comment Your Code
Modify Text Styles
Modify Font Styles
Create a Linked Style Sheet
Lesson 2: Designing with the Cascade
Create Class Styles
Create ID Styles
Create Contextual Styles
Target Styles to Elements with Specific Attributes
Create Style Sheets that Cascade
Import Style Sheets
Create Inline Styles
Lesson 3: Designing Content Sections
Control Margins and Padding
Create Borders
Control Element Dimensions
Create Floating Elements
Control Content Overflow
Lesson 4: Controlling Layout with Positioning
Controlling Layout with Absolute Positioning
Create a Fixed, Multi-column Layout
Create a Fluid, Multi-column Layout
Control Layout with Relative Positioning
Control the Display of Layered Elements
Apply Fixed Positioning
Lesson 5: Enhancing an Existing Design
Customize Cursors
Customize Link Styles
Customize Forms
Display and Manipulate Background Images
Customize Lists
Create Generated Content
Lesson 6: Creating Alternate Style Sheets
Create Accessible Style Sheets
Apply User-Defined System Fonts and Colors
Create a Print Style Sheet