Introduction to normalize.css
normalize.css is a modern CSS reset that helps developers create a consistent style baseline across different browsers. It is used to ensure that browsers render all elements more consistently and in line with modern standards. Unlike traditional CSS resets, normalize.css retains useful default values rather than erasing them, providing a great base for styling applications.
Essential APIs and Examples
1. Normalize Global Styles
normalize.css adjusts global styles to provide a consistent look across different browsers.
/* Document ========================================================================== */
/**
* 1. Correct the line height in all browsers.
* 2. Prevent adjustments of font size after orientation changes in iOS.
*/
html {
line-height: 1.15; /* 1 */
-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; /* 2 */
}
2. Style Adjustments for Elements
normalize.css tweaks elements to align them with modern standards while keeping useful defaults.
/* Sections ========================================================================== */
/**
* Remove the margin in all browsers.
*/
body {
margin: 0;
}
/**
* Render the `main` element consistently in IE.
*/
main {
display: block;
}
3. Typography Improvements
normalize.css enhances typography to provide better readability.
/* Typography ========================================================================== */
/**
* Remove the margin in all browsers.
*/
p, h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
margin: 0;
}
/**
* Add the correct size in all browsers.
*/
small {
font-size: 80%;
}
App Example Using normalize.css
Below is a simple example of an HTML app utilizing normalize.css to create a baseline style.
My normalize.css App
Welcome to My App
This app uses normalize.css to ensure consistent styling across all browsers.
normalize.css is an essential tool for modern web development, ensuring a consistent and reliable foundation for your styling needs.
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