CSS FAQ

What is CSS?

• CSS stands for "Cascading Style Sheets" and is a web technology for defining the layout and look of a web page. With CSS you can alter the design of your web page without modifying HTML or PHP code.

• see CSS
• Wikipedia on CSS

How can I learn more about CSS?

Online resources:

• The W3Schools CSS Tutorial is a great way to learn about CSS by example.
• A List Apart is a great resource for everything regarding web design, not only CSS.
• Eric Meyer on CSS - the accompanying website to the book of the same name by the CSS guru.
• More Eric Meyer on CSS

Books:

• The books by Eric Meyer (see above) are highly recommended.

Where can I find examples for the use of CSS?

• See Zen Garden, also available in different languages.

Where do I find information about the CSS used by Moodle?

• CSS - overview of the use of CSS by Moodle.
• CSS styles_ layout.css contains the layout specifications for various page elements.
• CSS styles_color.css contains the colors used in the page elements.
• CSS styles_fonts.css defines the fonts used in the page elements.

Which tools are useful for working with CSS?

• Firebug Extension for Firefox is the single most useful tool for inspecting the CSS of any web page and modifying it on the fly.
• Web Developer Toolbar for Firefox
• CSS editor TopStyle Lite (you have to scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the free Lite version)

See also:

• Themes FAQ