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Other CSS features.

CSS Variables (Custom Properties)

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We asked members of the CSS community to share their “pick of the year”

My 2023 Pick: text-wrap: balance

Headlines should dazzle and read like a breeze, even if screens play hard to predict. I've battled those annoying solo words at line's end (hello, widow words!), but guess what? Enter text-wrap: balance – one-liner-fix wizardry that's pure magic!

We asked members of the CSS community to share their “pick of the year”

Ahmad Awais

VP DevRel & Google Developers Advisory Board founding member

@supports

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CSS Comparison Functions

CSS Comparison Functions
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CSS Comparison Functions

@property

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::marker

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:has()

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:where()

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Cascade Layers

Cascade Layers
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Cascade Layers

Shadow DOM Features

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Trigonometric Functions

Trigonometric Functions
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Trigonometric Functions

CSS Nesting

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Native CSS nesting, excluding pre- or post-processors.

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    image-set()

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    image()

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    Individual Transform Properties

    Individual Transform Properties
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      Individual Transform Properties

      Recommended Resources

      Dynamic CSS with Custom Properties (aka CSS Variables)
      Lea Verou
      MIT

      Dynamic CSS with Custom Properties (aka CSS Variables)

      Modern browsers ship with CSS Custom Properties, also known as “CSS variables”, a superpower that enables us to create reusable components without any JavaScript dependencies needed
      Thanks to our partners for supporting us! Learn more.