Css Only Child

CSS only child

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The :only-child pseudo-class in CSS allows you to select an element that is the only child of its parent. This property is particularly useful when you want to apply specific styles to an element that doesn't share its container with any siblings. Here’s how you can use it:

p:only-child {
    color: blue;
    font-weight: bold;
}

In this example, any <p> element that is the only child of its parent will be styled with a blue color and bold text. If the <p> element has siblings, these styles won’t apply.

<div>
    <p>This paragraph will not be blue and bold.</p>
</div>
<div>
    <p>This paragraph will be blue and bold.</p>
</div>

You can also combine :only-child with other pseudo-classes to create more complex styles. For example, if you want to style only the last child that is the only child, you can use :last-child with :only-child.

div:only-child:last-child {
    background-color: yellow;
}

In this case, a <div> that is both the only child and the last child will have a yellow background. This can be helpful when tailoring specific components in your layout.

<div>
    <p>This won't be yellow.</p>
</div>
<div>
</div>