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Isaac Liao
908 PointsSpace between codes
Sometimes we need to put space between codes like
~max-width: 940px~
sometime we can't have the space
~nav a, nav a:visited ~
How should we determine when a space should be used?
thank you
3 Answers
Armando Leon
15,245 PointsThere is usually a space between an property and its value, if only for readability. However, you don't actually need a space between:
max-width:940px;
is the same as
max-width: 940px;
However, you can't put a space between before a pseudo class. You can only write your second example as so:
nav a:visited {
/* property and value here */
}
Isaac Liao
908 PointsNoted!
thanks Armando
Jeremiah Shore
31,168 PointsFYI you also don't technically need character returns (new lines), so long as every statement ends with a semicolon.
e.g. the following will work, but has poor readability: div.content-area {color:black;background-color:orange;font-weight:heavy;}
The only time I have found something like that useful is when you need to put css in the style attribute. Even though typically a bad bad practice, I used it when I wanted to format my posts in a ticketing system I use for work. It made them easier to identify when going back, and cramming the css together makes copy/pasting the code easier in this odd situation.
Isaac Liao
908 Pointsthank you for the useful tips!
I am having hard time memorizing the fixed format of property. I will try the ticketing system.