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      CSS overriding refers to the process by which one CSS rule takes precedence over another and thus determines the final style applied to an element. Understanding how to effectively override CSS rules is crucial for precise and accurate styling. Here are the key concepts and methods for overriding CSS:

      1. Specificity

      CSS specificity determines which rules apply by assigning a weight to different types of selectors. The more specific a selector, the higher its weight.

      • Inline styles (e.g., style="color: blue;") have the highest specificity.
      • ID selectors (e.g., #element) have higher specificity than class selectors.
      • Class selectors (e.g., .class), attribute selectors (e.g., [type="text"]), and pseudo-classes (e.g., :hover) have higher specificity than element selectors.
      • Element selectors (e.g., div, p) and pseudo-elements (e.g., ::before, ::after) have the lowest specificity.

      Example:

      <!DOCTYPE html>
      <html lang=”en”>
      <head>
      <meta charset=”UTF-8″>
      <meta name=”viewport” content=”width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0″>
      <title>CSS Specificity Example</title>
      <style>
      p {
      color: red; /* Lowest specificity */
      }
      .text {
      color: blue; /* Medium specificity */
      }
      #unique {
      color: green; /* Higher specificity */
      }
      </style>
      </head>
      <body>
      <p class=”text” id=”unique”>This text will be green due to the highest specificity of the ID selector.</p>
      </body>
      </html>

      2. Importance

      Using !important overrides all other rules, regardless of specificity. It should be used sparingly, as it can make the CSS harder to maintain.

      Example:

      <!DOCTYPE html>
      <html lang=”en”>
      <head>
      <meta charset=”UTF-8″>
      <meta name=”viewport” content=”width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0″>
      <title>CSS !important Example</title>
      <style>
      p {
      color: red !important;
      }
      .text {
      color: blue; /* This will be overridden */
      }
      #unique {
      color: green; /* This will be overridden */
      }
      </style>
      </head>
      <body>
      <p class=”text” id=”unique”>This text will be red due to the !important rule.</p>
      </body>
      </html>

      3. Source Order

      When two rules have the same specificity, the one that comes last in the CSS (or the last one applied if there are multiple sources) takes precedence.

      Example:

      <!DOCTYPE html>
      <html lang=”en”>
      <head>
      <meta charset=”UTF-8″>
      <meta name=”viewport” content=”width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0″>
      <title>CSS Source Order Example</title>
      <style>
      p {
      color: red;
      }
      p {
      color: blue; /* This rule takes precedence due to being later in the source */
      }
      </style>
      </head>
      <body>
      <p>This text will be blue due to the source order.</p>
      </body>
      </html>

      4. Combining Techniques

      Sometimes, you might need to use a combination of specificity, !important, and source order to achieve the desired styling.

      Example:

      <!DOCTYPE html>
      <html lang=”en”>
      <head>
      <meta charset=”UTF-8″>
      <meta name=”viewport” content=”width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0″>
      <title>CSS Combining Techniques Example</title>
      <style>
      p {
      color: red !important;
      }
      .text {
      color: blue; /* This will not apply due to !important in the previous rule */
      }
      #unique {
      color: green !important; /* This will apply because it has the same specificity but comes later */
      }
      </style>
      </head>
      <body>
      <p class=”text” id=”unique”>This text will be green due to the combination of specificity and !important.</p>
      </body>
      </html>

      5. Practical Tips

      • Avoid Overuse of !important: Over-reliance on !important can make your CSS difficult to maintain and debug.
      • Use Specificity Wisely: Increase specificity by adding class selectors or IDs as needed, but keep your CSS manageable.
      • Organize CSS: Order your CSS logically and consistently to minimize conflicts and overrides.
      • Inspect and Debug: Use browser developer tools to inspect elements and understand which styles are being applied and overridden.
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