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Section 1
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sibling element
Two elements that share a common parent element.
selector
The part of the style rule that defines what element or elements are affected by the rule.
style inheritance
A process in which style properties are passed from a parent element to its children.
specific font
A font name that references a font installed on the user's computer.
contextual selector
A select that matches elements based on their positions in the document hierarchy.
color value
A numeric expression that describes the properties of a color.
pseudo-element
An element that does not exist in the document hierarchy, but rather is based on objects that exist in the rendered Web page.
hue
The tint of a color based on the color's location on the color wheel.
parent element
An element that contains one or more other elements.
saturation
The intensity of a color ranging from 0% (no color) up to 100% (full color).
style rule
A list of style properties applied to an element or to a group of elements.
Web safe font
A font that is displayed in mostly the same way in all browsers and on all devices.
Web font
A font that is downloadable by the browser to be used in rendering the Web page.
child element
An element contained within a parent element.
pseudo-class
A classification of an element based on its current status, position, or use in the document.
Web Font Service Bureau
A service that supplies Web fonts that page designers can link to for a fee.
color name
A CSS name for a commonly-used color.
absolute positioning
A method of positioning that places objects a specified coordinates on the page.
descendant element
An element that descends from a parent element.
background property
The CSS property that defines the element background by specifying the source of the image file, the location of the background image, and the direction in which the background image is repeated.
hexadecimal
A number expressed in the base 16 numbering system.
font
A text typeface.
kerning
The space between letters.
asymmetrical balance
A design principle in which one large page object is balanced against two or more smaller objects.
wildcard selector
The asterisk selector (*) which selects all elements in a document.
inline style
A style created using the style attribute within an HTML file.
relative unit
A unit of measurement that is expressed relative to the sizes of other objects within the Web page.
RGB triplet
A set of numbers representing intensities of red, green, and blue.
CSS @rule
A rule that specifies a command or directive that controls how browsers interpret and run the contents of a CSS style sheet.
RGB model
A color model in which colors are defined by varying intensities of red, blue, and green.
progressive enhancement
A coding technique in which code conforming to older standards is placed before newer code.
resolution
The size of the output device, typically expressed in pixels.
leading
The height of a text line.
generic font
A font name that describes the general appearance of a font.
tracking
The space between words.
density
The number of dots per inch in an output device.
HSL model
A color model in which colors are selected from a color wheel at varying levels of saturation and lightness.
embedded style sheet
A style sheet placed within the head section of an HTML file.
lightness
The brightness of a color ranging from 0% (black) up to 100% (white).
hanging indent
A negative text indentation in which the first line extends to the left of the text block.
em unit
A unit of measurement that expresses the font size relative to the font size of the parent element.
CSS2.1
A version of CSS introduced in 2002 to clean up minor errors in the original introduction of CSS2.
CSS2
The second version of CSS, introduced in 1998.
absolute unit
A unit of measurement that is fixed in size regardless of the device rendering the Web page.
id attribute
A Web form control attribute that identifies the control box.
CSS3
The current working draft version of CSS.
CSS1
The first version of CSS, introduced in 1996.
initial cap
An effect in which the first letter of the first line of a text block appears larger than the surrounding text.
external style sheet
A style sheet placed in an external file.
scalable
A page that can be rendered the same way no matter what size is used by the browser.
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margin
The space that separates an element from other elements on the page.
watermark
A semi-transparent background image resembling a printer's logo woven into the fabric of specialized paper.
margin property
The CSS property used to set the margin space around an element.
float property
The CSS property used to float elements on a specified margin.
border-collapse property
A CSS property that merges adjacent table borders into one border.
rhythm
A design principle based on the repetition or alternating of elements in order to provide a sense of movement, flow, and progress.
colgroup element
An element identifying the columns in a Web table.
column-gap property
A CSS property that sets the space between columns in a columnar layout.
border box
In the CSS box model, the box that contains the content and padding boxes.
border-bottom property
The CSS property that defines the appearance of an element's bottom border.
CSS-Positioning (CSS-P)
A collection of CSS styles used to position page elements.
border property
The CSS property used to create a border around an element.
col element
An element that defines a table column.
contrast
A design principle based on the difference among all of the page elements.
background-origin
The CSS property that specifies where the background image originates.
position property
A CSS property that defines how objects should be placed on the page.
overflow property
A CSS property that defines how browsers should handle content that exceeds an element's allotted height and width.
caption element
An element that provides a caption for a Web table.
padding property
The CSS property that sets the padding space around element content.
content box
In the CSS box model, the box that contains the content of the element.
padding box
In the CSS box model, the box that contains the space around the content box.
box model
A CSS layout model in which element content is surrounded by a padding space and then by a border and finally by a margin space.
emphasis
A design principle based on creating a focal point which is the center of emphasis in the page.
background-size
The CSS property that specifies the size of the background image.
DOCTYPE
In an XML document, the statement that indicates the XML vocabulary in use.
z-index property
A CSS property used to stack overlapping page elements.
fixed layout
A layout design in which elements are fixed regardless of the screen resolution.
CSS-P
See CSS-Positioning.
drop cap
A design element that consists of an enlarged initial letter in a body of text that drops down into the text body.
border-radius property
The CSS property used to create a rounded or elongated corner around an element.
block
A display style in which the content is displayed on a new line as a rectangular block following the box model.
tiling
A process by which a background image is repeated horizontally, vertically, or both in order to cover the background space of an element.
width property
A CSS property that defines the width of an element.
display property
The CSS property that specifies how browsers should display an element.
elastic layout
A layout design in which element sizes are proportioned relative to the default font size.
clip property
A CSS property that defines a clipping rectangle, cropping an element.
colspan attribute
An attribute that causes a table cell to span across multiple columns.
column-count property
A CSS property that sets the number of columns in a columnar layout.
fluid layout
A layout design in which element sizes are proportioned relative to the screen resolution.
reset style sheet
A style sheet that removes many of the browser-specific style rules.
liquid layout
See fluid layout
unity
A design principle based on combining different design elements into a cohesive whole.
caption-side property
A CSS property that sets the location of the table caption.
relative positioning
A method of positioning that places elements relative to where the browser would have placed them by default.
outline property
The CSS property used to create an outline around an element.
height property
A CSS property that defines the height of an element.
floating
A technique in which elements are taken out of the normal document flow and placed alongside the left or right margin of their containing element with subsequent content flowing around them.
vendor extension
Extension to the CSS language created and supported by specific browser manufacturers.
balance
A design principle based on the distribution of elements.
symmetrical balance
A design principle in which similar elements offset each other like items on a balance scale.
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placeholder attribute
A Web form control attribute that provides a hint about the type of data accepted in a data field.
check box
A Web form control used to store data values limited to true/false or yes/no responses.
regex
See regular expression
table rule
An attribute that specifies how internal gridlines are drawn within a Web table.
inline validation
A Web form validation process in which data errors are highlighted as they occur during data entry.
number data type
An attribute value used with the input element to create a spin box.
table frame
An attribute that specifies which sides of a Web table have borders.
input element
A Web form control used to mark elements in which data can be entered.
focus pseudo-element
A CSS pseudo-element that selects the form control that has the focus of the user's keyboard.
control element
Web form object such as a button, box, or list that provides ways of entering values for specified fields.
multiple attribute
In a Web form selection list, an attribute that allows a user to make multiple selections.
add-on
A stand-alone program run within Web browsers.
field value
The data value of a Web form field.
label element
An HTML element that marks a text description for a Web form control.
min attribute
An attribute that specifies the minimum value of a Web form spin box or range slider.
field set
A grouping of fields within a Web form.
option text
The text associated with a selection list option.
range data type
An attribute value used with the input element to create a range slider.
fieldset element
An HTML element that marks a group of control elements and data fields.
command button
A Web form button that runs a command that affects the contents of the Web page or the Web browser itself when clicked.
calendar picker
A Web form control used to select dates and times from a calendar or clock.
regular expression
A concise description of a character pattern used in data validation.
form button
In a Web form, a control element that performs an action.
column-rule property
A CSS property that adds a dividing line between columns in columnar layout.
checkbox data type
An attribute value used with the input element to create a Web form check box control.
focus
In a Web form, the state in which an element has been clicked by the user, making it the active control element on the form.
option element
An HTML element that marks an option from a selection list.
thead element
An element that groups rows belonging to the table header.
placeholder
An attribute that provides a hint about the type of data accepted in a Web form field.
field
An item that stores a piece of information in a form.
text-align property
A CSS property that horizontally aligns the text within an element.
for attribute
A Web form label attribute that identifies the id of the Web form control paired with the label.
access key
A single key on the keyboard that, when typed in conjunction with the Alt or Control key, allows users to jump to a spot within a Web page.
rowspan attribute
An attribute that causes a table cell to span across multiple rows.
radio button
See option button
client-side validation
A validation process that is performed on users' own computers.
date data type
An attribute value used with the input element to create a calendar picker.
option button
A Web form control used for selecting a single option from a predefined list of options.
radio data type
An attribute value used with the input element to create a Web form option button control.
post method
A method of submitting Web form data to a server by sending it in a separate data stream from the Web page.
tbody element
An element that groups rows belonging to the table body.
color picker
A Web form control used to select colors from an array of color values.
th element
An element used to mark a table heading cell.
form element
An HTML element that marks a Web form.
input box
A Web form control used for entering text and numeric data.
get method
A method of submitting Web form data to a server by appending it to the end of the URL specified in the action attribute.
max attribute
An attribute that specifies the maximum value of a Web form spin box or range slider.
legend element
An HTML element that marks a legend for a Web form field set.
data type
In JavaScript, the type of information stored in a variable.
invalid pseudo-element
A CSS pseudo-element that selects a form control storing an invalid data value.
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frequency
A measure of the rate at which a sound wave moves that is related to the sound's pitch.
spinner control
A Web form control in which users select numeric values by clicking a spin arrow button to increase or decrease the field value.
Flash Video file (FLV)
A file that contains a video clip that can be displayed using the Adobe Flash Player.
embed element
An HTML element used to store small stand-alone programs within the Web page body.
amplitude
A measure of the height of a sound wave that is related to the sound's volume.
server-side validation
A validation process that is performed on a Web server.
submit data type
An attribute value used with the input element to create a Web form submit button.
alternate content
Content nested within the object element to be displayed by browsers that do not support Java.
step attribute
An attribute that defines the amount that the value in a spin box increases or decreases with each click of the spin arrow.
cabinet file
An installation file used to automatically install required software on a user's computer.
valid pseudo-element
A CSS pseudo-element that selects a form control storing a valid data value.
alternate text
Text nested within an object element to be displayed by browsers that cannot display the object.
file compression
A process that reduces the size of an audio file, sometimes at the expense of sound quality.
audio element
An HTML5 element that displays an audio clip within the Web page body.
Java applet
A program embedded within a Web page, written in the Java programming language.
required field
A Web form field that requires that a user specify a value before submitting the form.
size attribute
An attribute for a Web form selection list that specifies the number of options displayed to users.
conditional comment
An Internet Explorer code structure in which IE-specific HTML code is placed within a set of comments to be run by specific versions of Internet Explorer.
ActiveX
A Microsoft technology that can be used to play embedded media from within a variety of Windows programs.
Adobe Flash Player
A video player that plays Flash Video files.
bit depth
See sample resolution
submit button
A Web form button that submits the form to a server for processing when clicked.
bandwidth
A measure of the amount of data that can be sent through a communication pipeline each second.
textarea element
An element that creates a text area box for multiple lines of text in a Web form.
bit
A discrete piece of information stored within a sound file.
text area
A Web form control used to store extended text entries.
class file
An executable file that stores a Java program.
frame rate
The speed at which one frame in a video is replaced by the next frame.
AU format
One of the oldest audio formats, used primarily on UNIX workstations.
spin box
A Web form control used to select a numeric value from a set of possible numbers.
reset data type
An attribute value used with the input element to create a Web form reset button.
container file
A file that stores the codec for an audio or video clip.
applet
See Java applet
FLV
See Flash Video file
bit rate
The number bits of data required for each second of sound.
Java Virtual Machine
A software program that runs a class file and returns the results to the user's computer.
required data type
A data type for a field in a Web form that indicates that a value is required for the field, and that the form will be rejected without it.
codec
The software that compresses and decompresses a media clip.
reset button
A Web form button that resets the form, changing all field values to their default values, when clicked.
aspect ratio
The width-to-height ratio of video frames.
value attribute
A Web form control attribute that provides the default value of a data field.
selection list
A Web form control used for selecting an option value from a long list of options.
frame (video)
A single image within a video file that is played in rapid succession with other frames to create the illusion of motion.
slider
A Web form control used to select numeric values from a range of possible numbers.
select element
An HTML element used to create a selection list.
Java
A programming language used for applications on the Internet.
validation
The process by which the field values from a Web form are tested before they can be used.
cab
See cabinet file
class id
A unique string of characters used to identify an ActiveX control.
selected attribute
An attribute of a selection option used to indicate that the option is selected by default.
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