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Mastering the CSS Reset with the Universal Selector 🚀
The * (universal selector) in CSS applies the specified styles to all elements. Using it at the beginning of a project allows you to reset default styles and gain better control over layout behavior.
Here's a common CSS reset example:
* {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
box-sizing: border-box;
}Let's break down what each rule does:
✔ margin: 0; removes any default margin around elements, giving you a clean slate to work with. ✔ padding: 0; removes any default padding inside elements. ✔ box-sizing: border-box; ensures that padding and border are included in the total width and height of an element, preventing unexpected size changes.
🔍 Having style issues? CSS is reliant on how styles are applied based on specificity and the order in which they are declared. Always check the cascade to resolve conflicts!