How to link CSS to HTML
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Linking CSS to HTML is a fundamental step in styling your web pages. To link a CSS file to an HTML file, you need to use the `<link>` element in the `<head>` section of your HTML document. Here's how you do it:
1. Create your CSS file:
First, create a separate CSS file with the styles you want to apply to your HTML document. Save this file with a `.css` extension, such as `styles.css`.
2. Create your HTML file:
Next, create an HTML file (if you haven't already) that you want to style. Save this file with a `.html` extension, such as `index.html`.
3. Link the CSS file to your HTML file:
Open your HTML file in a text editor and locate the `<head>` section. Inside the `<head>` section, add the following `<link>` element to link your CSS file:
HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<!-- Other meta tags, title, etc. -->
<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="styles.css">
</head>
<body>
<!-- Your HTML content goes here -->
</body>
</html>
In the `href` attribute of the `<link>` element, provide the path to your CSS file. If your HTML file and CSS file are in the same directory, you can simply specify the filename (`styles.css` in this example). If your CSS file is in a different directory, provide the correct path.
4. Save and view your HTML file:
Save your HTML file after adding the `<link>` element. Then, open your HTML file in a web browser to see the styles applied from the linked CSS file.
Remember that any CSS rules defined in your linked CSS file will be applied to the HTML elements based on the selectors you specify in the CSS. Make sure your selectors and rules are correctly written to achieve the desired styling effects.
Here's a quick recap of the steps:
1. Create a CSS file (e.g., `styles.css`).
2. Create an HTML file (e.g., `index.html`).
3. Add the `<link>` element to your HTML file's `<head>` section.
4. Save and open your HTML file in a web browser to see the applied styles.
That's it! Your HTML file is now linked to your CSS file, and the styles will be applied to your HTML content.
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