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CSS Pocket Reference
More proof that good things come in small--and sometimes even the CSS Pocket Reference has been completely revised and updated to reflect the latest Cascading Style Sheet specifications, CSS2 and CSS2.1.An indispensable reference for web designers and developers, this slim little book covers the essential information needed to effectively implement CSS, with an introduction to the key concepts of CSS and a complete alphabetical reference to the CSS2 and CSS 2.1 properties. And since browser incompatibility is the biggest CSS headache for most developers, it also includes an invaluable chart displaying detailed information about CSS support for every style element across all browsers. For anyone who wants to correctly implement CSS, this book condenses all the details in its companion volume, Cascading Style The Definitive Guide , into one easy-to-use cheat-sheet.The CSS Pocket Reference delivers just the CSS details that you need to complete the task at hand. When you're stuck and want an answer quickly, the tiny CSS Pocket Reference is the book you'll want by your keyboard or in your back pocket. (Yes, it really does fit in a back pocket, but it's too useful to stay there long.)
128 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
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Eric A. Meyer
56Ìýbooks50ÌýfollowersEric A. Meyer is an American web design consultant and author. He is best known for his advocacy work on behalf of web standards, most notably CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), a technique for managing how HTML is displayed. Meyer has written a number of books and articles on CSS and given many presentations promoting its use. Eric currently works for Igalia.
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January 9, 2009
A handy, quicky guide. Especially usefully when Google isn't immediately accessible.
November 20, 2009
Useful as a quick reference guide, I find this handy when searching for known selectors/properties. With the advent of CSS3, this pocket reference (covering CSS2.1) is now a bit dated.
April 24, 2024
Intriguing book; I discovered a lot of fascinating points in it. It was easy to follow. I consulted it when I created the website
April 25, 2008
This is an amazing reference and every web designer should have a copy. Its arranged very well and is easy to tote around. Could have used some kind of visuals for the CSS properties, but it is only pocket size. If you don't have a copy, you should really get one!
Only gave three stars because its just a reference (although it is a must own). Take a star off if you're a visual learner and add one if you like dry programming books.
Only gave three stars because its just a reference (although it is a must own). Take a star off if you're a visual learner and add one if you like dry programming books.
July 17, 2008
This is the second most used book in my library, outshined only by a notebook where I keep notes on all things I'm forever having to look up.
CSS: The Definitive Guide is an awesome reference, but a bit bulky to take on trips, or to have on your desk all the time. This little gem steps in and rescues me regularly.
I also have the first edition, so I can look up the CSS that older browsers recognise.
CSS: The Definitive Guide is an awesome reference, but a bit bulky to take on trips, or to have on your desk all the time. This little gem steps in and rescues me regularly.
I also have the first edition, so I can look up the CSS that older browsers recognise.
July 17, 2008
This is the first edition of this book. I went looking for it specifically, well after I knew enough CSS 2.1 to work without a book (most of the time) because this is the CSS that older browsers understand, if they understand any at all (it depends on the browser, and just how old it is).
I hardly use this book, but I wouldn't be without it.
I hardly use this book, but I wouldn't be without it.
October 19, 2012
This book has definitely been invaluable to me in expanding my knowledge of CSS over the years. There seems to always be something new to learn about CSS. In fact I was reading through it pretty well every day on the bus one summer.
October 3, 2007
Absolutely indispensable. This travels with me almost everywhere, literally. I may not always have a quarter to call home, but I always have my CSS Pocket Reference.
July 2, 2008
very handy. Don't leave /home without it.
September 18, 2008
Not to geek out...but this book is an indispensible (sp?) tool. Such a great little, quick, reference.
October 2, 2008
Great reference for CSS. This book doesn't go real deep, but is nice to have for a "flip-through" guide.
April 5, 2009
A great quick css reference.
January 31, 2010
The perfect accessory to any web designer. Brilliant quick reference reminder.
October 12, 2010
When starting on CSS language, this is the book you want by your side, always. Excelent reference guide.
April 4, 2013
A good quick reference. But not something I have used in years as googling is faster than going to get this book.
Nice to keep on my bookshelf tho.
Nice to keep on my bookshelf tho.
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