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Ren Dreamur
Python Web Development Techdegree Student 8,587 Pointswhen to use ems vs pixels [px]
When do you decide to use ems vs/or pixels in css?
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Steven Parker
241,970 Points
It's always your choice, but you might pick based on what you are styling.
I would expect ems would be handy when you are working with text, and pixels more so when you are working with images or physical devices. Of course, these are very general guidelines, for example: pixels may still be a better choice when styling text if you need to make very accurate adjustments.
Ren Dreamur
Python Web Development Techdegree Student 8,587 PointsRen Dreamur
Python Web Development Techdegree Student 8,587 PointsThank you that clears up a lot of misunderstanding on my part from when I was learning about them i did not know when to apply them to what scenarios.