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Beginning CSS3 teaches you how to style web pages using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)—the language of web design. Starting from first principles, you’ll learn through a series of practical exercises how to change the default look of HTML tags, adding color, backgrounds, and borders. The book demystifies core concepts, such as the CSS box model and selectors, giving you the confidence and knowledge to create innovative and flexible page layouts. You’ll also learn how to create rounded corners, drop shadows, and gradients without the need for images, using the latest CSS3 techniques.
What you’ll learn
Teaches how to style attractive and flexible web pages
Hands-on exercises demonstrate how to combine style rules for different effects
Comprehensive coverage of CSS2.1 and stable parts of CSS3
Who this book is for
Beginning CSS3 is aimed at web designers who want to master the use of Cascading Style Sheets to style and lay out modern web pages. It teaches core concepts, such as the CSS box model and choosing the most appropriate selectors to apply styles efficiently. This makes it an excellent choice for both complete beginners and web designers who want to improve their understanding of CSS.
Table of Contents
Introducing CSS – the Language of Web Design
Using Basic Selectors
Specifying Sizes, Colors, and Files
Styling Text
Embedding Web Fonts
Understanding Layout with the CSS Box Model
Floating Elements for Layout
Adding Backgrounds
Adding Borders and Drop Shadows
Styling Lists and Navigation Menus
Positioning Elements Precisely
Cross-Browser Layout Techniques
Using Advanced Selectors
Styling Tables
Generated Content
Creating a Print Style Sheet
Targeting Styles at Different Devices with Media Queries
Using CSS3 Multi-Column Layout
Creating Gradients Without images
2D Transformations and Transitions
Animating Elements with CSS Keyframes
What Next?
Book Details
Paperback: 568 pages
Publisher: Apress (October 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1430244739
ISBN-13: 978-1430244738
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