Shorthand Properties
Shorthand properties in CSS are a convenience feature that allow developers to set multiple related style properties in a single line of code. They improve readability and reduce redundancy in stylesheets.
For example, the margin shorthand lets you define the top, right, bottom, and left margins at once:
Similarly, the background shorthand can include background color, image, position, repeat, and size:
Other commonly used shorthand properties include:
padding
border
font
list-style
animation
transition
Using shorthands can improve performance slightly by reducing CSS file size. However, they must be used with care—omitting values may unintentionally override previously set styles. For instance, using font shorthand resets font-weight and font-style unless explicitly included.
Overall, shorthand properties streamline CSS authoring and help maintain cleaner code, making them a fundamental part of writing effective stylesheets.
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