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CSS CSS Clipping Paths

Ratnadeep Debnath
Ratnadeep Debnath
264 Points
Posted by Ratnadeep Debnath
Ratnadeep Debnath
264 Points

Hi Sir, I didn't understand how the clipping path is working, can you help me to understand clearly

I am confused with the background and the clipping path, please if possible with a real life example I will be helpful

Simon Abrams
Simon Abrams
8,807 Points
Simon Abrams
Simon Abrams
8,807 Points

Conceptually, think of the clip-path as a little window only allows a certain portion of an image (or text, in this case) to show through. Using the clip-path generators that the instructor demonstrated, you can create those 'windows' using very simple, or very complex shapes, and use the resulting code in your css.

The best way to understand is to go to the generator tools that are provided in the lesson and play around with them - it should become clear then!

Ratnadeep Debnath
Ratnadeep Debnath
264 Points
Ratnadeep Debnath
Ratnadeep Debnath
264 Points

Hi Simon,

Thanks for your reply. I just visualized the way you were trying to say and did 2 3 examples for better understanding. Now its fine for me, thank you.