:focus-within
The :focus-within
CSS pseudo-class matches an element if the element or any of its descendants are focused. In other words, it represents an element that is itself matched by the :focus
pseudo-class or has a descendant that is matched by :focus
. (This includes descendants in shadow trees.)
Try it
Syntax
css
:focus-within {
/* ... */
}
Examples
In this example, the form will receive special coloring styles when either text input receives focus.
HTML
html
<p>Try typing into this form.</p>
<form>
<label for="given_name">Given Name:</label>
<input id="given_name" type="text" />
<br />
<label for="family_name">Family Name:</label>
<input id="family_name" type="text" />
</form>
CSS
css
form {
border: 1px solid;
color: gray;
padding: 4px;
}
form:focus-within {
background: #ff8;
color: black;
}
input {
margin: 4px;
}
Result
Specifications
Specification |
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Selectors Level 4 # the-focus-within-pseudo |
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