Mastering CSS :empty Pseudo-class

Introduction

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In this lab, we will explore the :empty pseudo-class in CSS, which allows us to select and hide elements that have no content. By applying this technique, we can improve the overall design and readability of our web pages by removing clutter and empty spaces. Through a series of exercises, we will learn how to effectively use the :empty pseudo-class to hide empty elements and create cleaner and more polished web pages.

Hide Empty Elements

index.html and style.css have already been provided in the VM.

To hide elements with no content, use the :empty pseudo-class. For example, if you have the following HTML code:

<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. <button></button></p>

You can use the following CSS code to hide the button element with no content:

p:empty {
  display: none;
}

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