CSS - Functions

Functions in CSS

You can create intricate operations that yield values using SASS functions. Depending on the inputs supplied to them, these functions can be used to compute dimensions, colors, or other styles. This can provide a dynamic interaction between styles and significantly minimize redundancy in your stylesheets.

SCSS Code

// Function to calculate a responsive font size based on screen width
@function responsive-font-size($min-width, $max-width, $min-font, $max-font) {
  $scale: ($max-font - $min-font) / ($max-width - $min-width);
  @return $min-font + (($max-width - $min-width) * $scale);
}

body {
  font-size: responsive-font-size(320px, 1200px, 12px, 18px);
}

By using a linear scale to determine the font size, the responsive-font-size function determines the screen width from the lowest to the maximum.

As the viewport varies, it dynamically modifies the font size, providing a scalable answer for responsive typography.

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Functions in CSS

You can create intricate operations that yield values using SASS functions. Depending on the inputs supplied to them, these functions can be used to compute dimensions, colors, or other styles. This can provide a dynamic interaction between styles and significantly minimize redundancy in your stylesheets.

SCSS Code

// Function to calculate a responsive font size based on screen width
@function responsive-font-size($min-width, $max-width, $min-font, $max-font) {
  $scale: ($max-font - $min-font) / ($max-width - $min-width);
  @return $min-font + (($max-width - $min-width) * $scale);
}

body {
  font-size: responsive-font-size(320px, 1200px, 12px, 18px);
}

By using a linear scale to determine the font size, the responsive-font-size function determines the screen width from the lowest to the maximum.

As the viewport varies, it dynamically modifies the font size, providing a scalable answer for responsive typography.

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Frequently Asked Questions for CSS

Content, padding, border, and margin make up the box model.

Relative moves from original position; absolute positions relative to nearest positioned ancestor.

id is unique; class can be reused.

visibility hides but keeps space; display removes element from layout.

Minify files, reduce specificity, and remove unused styles.

Overrides all other declarations, regardless of specificity.

Use margin: auto or flexbox/grid techniques.

Allow responsive design by applying styles based on screen size or device.

Define relationships between selectors: descendant ( ), child (>), adjacent (+), sibling (~).

Tools like SASS or LESS add features like variables and nesting to CSS.

Targets part of an element, like ::before or ::after.

Use @import "filename.css"; at the top of the file.

Controls stacking order of overlapping elements.

Forces a property to inherit value from parent.

Static — not affected by top, bottom, left, or right.

Use universal selector * or define styles in body/root.

em is relative to parent; rem is relative to root element.

Inline, internal (embedded), and external CSS.

A layout model for arranging elements in rows or columns with flexible sizing.

Targets elements in a specific state, like :hover or :nth-child().

Use fluid layouts, media queries, and relative units.

CSS styles HTML elements to control layout, color, fonts, and responsiveness.

Reusable custom property values, declared with --var-name.

Determines which rule applies when multiple rules target the same element.

Performs calculations to dynamically set CSS property values.

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