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:checked Pseudo-class (CSS selector)

Spec
Version
CSS3
Browser support (more…)
IE7 FF1+ SA3+ OP9.2+
None Full Full Full

Syntax

:checked {
declaration block
}

Description

This pseudo-class matches elements like checkboxes or radio buttons that are checked or toggled to the “on” state. In HTML, this state corresponds to the selected and checked attributes.

Example

The following rule will apply to the element that has an id of "confirm" (for example, a checkbox) when that element has been checked:

#confirm:checked {
  ⋮ declarations
}

Compatibility

Internet Explorer Firefox Safari Opera
5.5 6.0 7.0 1.0 1.5 2.0 1.3 2.0 3.0 9.2 9.5
None None None Full Full Full None None Full Full Full

This pseudo-class is currently only supported in Safari 3, Firefox 1.0 and up, and Opera 9.2 and up.

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