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Courses Plus Student 7,016 PointsCan we use two of the same selectors separately?
Hi. I noticed Guil used (I think) the ".main nav" two or three times. For example:
.main nav { padding: 0; }
.main nav { margin: 10px; }
My question is, can we use the same selector numerous times or should they be used as one declaration, e.g.:
.main nav { padding: 0; margin: 10px; }
?
Thanks
2 Answers
Stone Preston
42,016 Pointsif they truly are selecting the same thing then yes put them together
However it looks like guils selectors are not the same. looking at the video he has
.main-nav a {} /* selects links that are children of main-nav class */
.main-nav li {} /* selects list items that are children of main-nav class */
which dont select the same elements. so putting them together would not yield the intended result
Gareth Powell
Courses Plus Student 7,016 PointsGareth Powell
Courses Plus Student 7,016 PointsWow! That was quick! Thanks Stone, you have helped clarify this for me.
Cheers!
Stone Preston
42,016 PointsStone Preston
42,016 Pointsno problem!