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CSS :first-letter Selector
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Example
Select and style the first letter of every <p> element:
p:first-letter
{
font-size:200%;
color:#8A2BE2;
}
{
font-size:200%;
color:#8A2BE2;
}
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Definition and Usage
The :first-letter selector is used to add a style to the first letter of the specified selector.
Note: The following properties can be used with :first-letter:
- font properties
- color properties
- background properties
- margin properties
- padding properties
- border properties
- text-decoration
- vertical-align (only if float is 'none')
- text-transform
- line-height
- float
- clear
Browser Support
The :first-letter selector is supported in all major browsers.
Related Pages
CSS tutorial: CSS Pseudo elements
Complete CSS Selector Reference
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