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HTML class Attribute

HTML

The HTML class attribute is a global attribute used to specify one or more class names on an HTML element.

Definition and Usage


➔ The primary use of the class attribute is to apply styles defined in CSS stylesheets.

➔ In CSS, class selectors are preceded by a dot (.)

➔ The class attribute allows JavaScript to select and manipulate specific HTML elements.

➔ Class names are case-sensitive.

➔ As a global attribute, the class attribute can be applied to any HTML element.

Applies to

This attribute can be used on the following element.

Attribute Element
class Global Attributes