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This is a basic introduction to the ::selection pseudo-element CSS selector. This document is meant to be a starting point and should be added to/expounded on.
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Selection

Selection

The ::selection CSS pseudo-element styles the portion of text a user clicks and drags their cursor over (the highlighted text).

General Syntax:

::selection

Example

/* "Highlighted text will be #F25757 */
::selection {
  color: #F25757;
}

The ::selection CSS pseudo-element is useful for styling user selections to match your website/app theme.

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