How To Add CSS

The browser prioritizes styles based on the cascading order when styles are applied in multiple ways. The order of priority in cascading order is: CSS.

Inline CSS
Internal CSS
External CSS

Inline CSS:

Styles are applied directly within HTML elements using the “style” attribute.

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<h1 style="color: blue; text-align:center;">Welcome to Geekster</h1>
</body> </html>

CSS

Internal CSS:

Styles are defined within the HTML document using the “style” element within the “head” section.

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html> <head>
<style>
body {
background-color: linen;
}
h1 {
color: maroon;
margin-left: 40px;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Welcome to Geekster</h1>
</body> </html>

CSS

External CSS:

Styles defined in separate CSS files and linked to the HTML document using the “link” element.

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
</head> <body>
<h1>Welcome to Geekster</h1>
</body> </html>

CSS

/*style.css*/

h1{
	color: white;
}

CSS

Cascading order decides which styles will be applied to elements when multiple styles are used.

Cascading order priority is given as:

Inline > (Internal≅ External ) > browser default.

The browser treats both internal and external CSS equally, but the order in which they are defined, determines which property gets priority.

Conclusion

In the cascading order of CSS styles, priority is given to Inline CSS over Internal CSS, which is in turn given precedence over External CSS. This hierarchy determines which styles will be applied when multiple styles are defined for the same element. Inline styles are directly applied within HTML elements, Internal styles are defined within the HTML document’s “head” section, and External styles are defined in separate CSS files linked to the HTML document. The browser treats Internal and External CSS similarly, but the order of definition within the document determines the priority of styles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cascading order of CSS styles?

Inline CSS > Internal CSS > External CSS.

How are Inline, Internal, and External CSS styles applied?

Inline styles are applied directly within HTML elements.
Internal styles are defined within the HTML document’s “head” section.
External styles are defined in separate CSS files linked to the HTML document.

How does the browser prioritize styles when multiple styles are defined?

The browser follows the cascading order, giving precedence to Inline styles over Internal and External styles, with Internal and External styles having equal priority.

What determines the priority of styles in Internal and External CSS?

The order of definition in the document determines the priority of styles in Internal and External CSS.