Introduction to normalize.css
normalize.css is a small CSS file that provides cross-browser consistency in the default styling of HTML elements. It ensures browsers render all elements more uniformly and in line with modern standards.
Why Use normalize.css?
normalize.css helps to make sure your web project looks the same across different browsers. It restricts the discrepancies in default browser styles and gives you the canvas to work with consistent baseline.
How to Use normalize.css?
/* Including normalize.css in your project */
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/normalize/8.0.1/normalize.min.css" />
/* Or using npm */
npm install normalize.css
/* Or using import in a CSS/SCSS file */
@import 'normalize.css';
Key Features and APIs of normalize.css
Below are some of the key APIs that normalize.css provides and examples of their usage:
1. HTML5 Display Definitions
html {
line-height: 1.15; /* 1 */
-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; /* 2 */
}
2. Default Styles for Body
body {
margin: 0;
}
3. Styling for Main Elements
main {
display: block;
}
4. Consistent HR Tags
hr {
box-sizing: content-box;
height: 0;
}
5. Accessibility Improvements
[hidden] {
display: none;
}
6. Forms and Input
button,
input,
select,
textarea {
font-family: inherit; /* 1 */
font-size: 100%; /* 1 */
line-height: 1.15; /* 1 */
margin: 0; /* 2 */
}
Example Web Application Using normalize.css
This example demonstrates how you can utilize normalize.css in creating a simple web application that displays a consistent design across various browsers.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Example Application</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/normalize/8.0.1/normalize.min.css">
<style>
body {
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
padding: 20px;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Welcome to My App</h1>
<p>This is a simple example demonstrating the usage of normalize.css.</p>
<button>Click Me!</button>
</body>
</html>
Using normalize.css ensures your web application maintains a clean and consistent appearance across different browsers, enhancing user experience and accessibility.
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