Understanding CSS Selectors in Elementor

Using CSS selectors, we can style our website elements to create a visually appealing design. When working with Elementor's Custom CSS feature, we'll be applying these principles slightly differently. Let's explore what a CSS selector is and how to use it effectively in Elementor.

What is a CSS Selector?

A CSS selector is simply a way to choose which part of the webpage we want to style. For instance, if we want all main headings (h1) to be colored red, we would use the following CSS:

h1 {
    color: red;
}

The CSS structure is typically:

selector {
    property: value;
}

Types of CSS Selectors

There are several kinds of selectors we can use:

• HTML Elements: Targets HTML tags like p  for paragraphs. For example, p  would let us style all paragraphs.
• CSS Class: A reusable label that can be applied to various elements for shared styling. Create a class like .my-color  to assign a specific color to multiple items.
• CSS ID: A unique identifier for an element, noted by a hashtag (# ). Remember, IDs should only be used once per page. Use classes to group elements instead.

Example of CSS Selector Usage

To change the color of all text inside blockquotes to blue, the CSS would be:

blockquote {
    color: blue;
}

Using the selector  Keyword in Elementor

Elementor's Custom CSS area simplifies the process by allowing us to use the selector  keyword. This tells Elementor to target the currently selected element.

To apply a style with Custom CSS in Elementor:

• Open the element's advanced settings and find the Custom CSS field.
• Write your CSS code using the selector  keyword followed by the property and value.

For example, if you want to add a red border to an element:

selector {
    border: 2px solid red;
}

Best Practices

When using the selector  keyword in Elementor:

• Use it for styling individual elements that you're currently editing.
• Don't use selector  to apply page-level or site-level CSS. For those cases, apply classes or IDs.

By understanding and using CSS selectors effectively within Elementor, we can create a consistent and attractive design across our website. Just always keep best practices in mind for a clean, organized approach to styling with CSS.