Thread by @denicmarko

CSS tips you won't see in most tutorials.

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1. Smooth scrolling

Smooth scrolling with zero JavaScript, with just one line of CSS.

2. When you work with transparent images you can use the `drop-shadow()` filter function to create a shadow on the image's content, instead of `box-shadow` property which creates a rectangular shadow behind an element's entire box:

filter: drop-shadow(2px 4px 8px #585858);

3. Typing Effect

Did you know that you can create a typing effect with zero JavaScript?

Check this demo to see it in action, and to check the code:
codepen.io/denic/pen/GRoO…

4. Center anything

Easily center anything, horizontally and vertically, with 3 lines of CSS:

5. Cursors

Did you know that you can use your own image, or even emoji as a cursor?

6. Truncate text

Truncate text with plain CSS.

7. `caret-color`

You can change the color of the text input cursor.

8. CSS Scroll Snap

You can use the CSS Scroll Snap feature to create well-controlled scroll experiences:

9. The `::selection` CSS pseudo-element

The `::selection` CSS pseudo-element applies styles to the part of a document that has been highlighted by the user (such as clicking and dragging the mouse across text).

10. Anything resizable

Did you know that you can make any element resizable, just like `<textarea>`?

11. CSS modals

You can use the `:target` pseudo-class to create modals with zero JavaScript.

12. Dynamic Tooltips

Create dynamic CSS-only tooltips, using the `attr()` CSS function.

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P.S. You can find a few more tips there.

markodenic.com/css-tips/

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