CSS
CSS CombinatorsCSS Combinators
CSS combinators target elements based on their relationships.
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BeginnerLast Updated
Jun 15, 2026Version
v1.0.0Introduction
CSS targets elements based on where they live inside the HTML structure. Combinators connect simple selectors together. This allows developers to style all paragraphs inside a specific section without needing extra class names.
Example
Example
Key Points
- The space targets all descendants inside an element.
- The `>` targets only direct children.
- The `+` targets the very next adjacent sibling.
- The `~` targets all subsequent general siblings.