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HTML Introduction to HTML and CSS CSS Fundamentals CSS Positioning

Rodrigo Barillas
Rodrigo Barillas
452 Points
Posted by Rodrigo Barillas
Rodrigo Barillas
452 Points

Css: Nav and Nav a

why did I have to put "Nav a" instead of only "Nav"I loaded both ways and saw the difference was only in the text color but why is that? thanks

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
232,149 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
232,149 Points

Selecting "nav a" targets the anchor (a) elements directly, but just selecting "nav" targets the nav element itself. Depending on what property is being set, targeting the parent might work if the property is inherited — but not all properties are.

Refer to the documentation (such as on MDN) for details on specific inheritance, but as a general rule it's not only more likely to be successful but also makes your intentions clear to target the actual elements you wish to affect.