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CSS3 :only-child Selector

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Example

Specify a background color for every p element that is the only child of its parent:

p:only-child
{
background:#ff0000;
}

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Definition and Usage

The :only-child selector matches every element that is the only child of its parent.


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The :only-child selector is supported in all major browsers, except IE8 and earlier.


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