default property CSS Reference



Definition and Usage

The :default CSS pseudo-class represents any user interface element that is the default among a group of similar elements.

For example, the default button in a set of buttons could be selected using this pseudo-class.

User interface elements that permit multiple selections may have multiple defaults set in order to initially appear with multiple items selected. In that case all defaults can be represented using the :default pseudo-class.


Syntax

:default { style properties }

Examples

:default
{
    background-color: lime;
}
...where...
 <form method="get">
  <p><input type="submit" id="submit1"></p>
  <p><input type="submit" id="submit2"></p>
  <p><input type="reset"></p>
 </form>
This example causes the background color to be lime for the default submit button in the form.

Compatibility

Desktop browsers

Feature Chrome Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari
Basic support 10.0 4.0 (2.0) Not supported 10.0 5.0

Mobile browsers

Feature Android Firefox Mobile (Gecko) IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile
Basic support NA 4.0 (2.0) Not supported 10.0 5.0

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