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PHP Build a Basic PHP Website Building a Media Library in PHP Adding Active States to the Navigation

Posted by jared garcia
jared garcia
1,295 Points

Should have explained what echo "on" is actually doing. What does it mean? Why does echo "on" underline the nav links?

How is echo "on" underlining the anchor tags? Is it a part of css or what is actually happening?

Jordan Howlett
Jordan Howlett
4,377 Points

Since we're in PHP, we are learning how to use PHP to add style. An easier way to do this IMO is to add a hover state on the elements.

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Jordan Howlett
Jordan Howlett
4,377 Points
Jordan Howlett
Jordan Howlett
4,377 Points

Hi! In the php tags added to the class attribute "echo" the "on" class inside of the quotes. .header .nav li.on a {text-decoration:underline;} is found inside the styles.css file. Its a dynamic way to add style! B)