Section 1: CSS Declarations
Common Declaration Properties and Values
Below are some common CSS declaration properties and the values that can be associated to them. Please note, this is simply a table of commonly-used declaration properties and their values. You will be introduced to these (and other) declaration properties and values throughout this section; however, it is important to note that there are many declaration properties and values that will not be introduced. If you would like a more exhaustive list of CSS declaration properties and their associated values, simply conduct an Internet search using the search string "CSS declarations" or "CSS properties and values" to learn more.
| Declaration Property | Associated Values | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Color | Color name (red, green, blue, etc.) Hexadecimal value (#0000FF, etc.) |
Used to change the color of text listed in an HTML document. |
| Background Color | Color name (red, green, blue, etc.) Hexadecimal value (#FFFFFF, etc.) |
Used to change the background color of an element in an HTML document. |
| Font Family | Specific font faces (Arial, Courier, etc.) Generic font faces (serif, sans-serif, etc.) |
Used to change the font face of text listed in an HTML document. |
| Font Size | Absolute size descriptors (small, medium, 12 pt., etc.) Relative size descriptors (smaller, larger). |
Used to change the font size of text lited in an HTML document. |
| Font Weight | Absolute weight (normal, bold, 100, etc.). Relative weight (lighter, bolder, etc.). |
Used to change the font weight of the text listed in an HTML document. |
| Text Align | Position (left, right, centr, etc.) | Used to align text and images listed in an HTML document. |
