CSS3 in 10 Minutes, Sams Teach Yourself

by Weakley, Russ

• ISBN13: 9780672335686
• ISBN10: 0672335689
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2040-12-05
• Publisher: Sams Publishing

Summary

CSS3 (Cascading Style Sheets 3) is the next major revision of the style sheet language that is used to describe the presentation - the appearance and formatting - of web pages written in HTML. Learning to effectively use CSS is a critical developmental step for anyone aspiring to professional-level web page design skills. This book teaches you how to make decisions about how and when to apply CSS based on browser support and intended effects. It covers standards-compliant CSS, with an emphasis on helping you fully understand how to apply each concept in your everyday web development needs. Sams Teach Yourself CSS3 in 10 Minutesoffers straightforward, practical answers for fast results. By working through the 10-minute lessons, you learn everything you need to know to quickly and easily get up to speed on CSS3, the next major version of the Cascading Style Sheets language. Step-by-step instructions walk you through the most common questions, issues, and tasks... "Did You Know?" tips offer insider advice and shortcuts... "Watch Out!" alerts help you avoid problems. Sams Teach Yourself CSS3 in 10 Minuteswill provide beginner and experienced users with fast at a glance tips pointing out helpful shortcuts and solutions, cautions to help avoid common CSS3 pitfalls, and is written in a clear easy to understand format.

Author Biography

Russ Weakley has worked in the web design field for over 25 years. He is one of the principals for MaxDesign, a highly respected Australian design house. Russ currently is co-chairman of the Australian Web Standards Group, through which he assists web developers in understanding a variety of new technologies. He also is well-known in the CSS community for his CSS-based showcases and tutorials.

Table of Contents

1. Understanding CSS
2. Browser Extensions and CSS3
3. Selectors in Action
4. Applying Styles
5. Getting to Know the CSS Box Model
6. Adding Background Images
7. Formatting Text
8. Styling a Flexible Heading
9. Styling a Round-Cornered Heading
10. Styling Links
11. Positioning an Image and Its Caption
12. Creating a Photo Gallery
13. Styling a Block Quote
14. Styling a Data Table
15. Creating Vertical Navigation
16. Creating Horizontal Navigation
17. Styling a Round-Cornered Box
18. Creating a Site Header
19. Positioning Two Columns with a Header and a Footer
20. Styling a Page for Print
21. Using CSS with JavaScript and Ajax
22. Troubleshooting CSS