CSS Selector Level 1 » User action pseudo-class

This user action pseudo-class will match elements which are activated by a user, this could happen between the user clicked/activated a button and release this action then.

# Syntax

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:active {
    /* declarations */
}

# Example

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button:active {
    background-color: pink;
}

In this example will the <button> get a pink background if the user clicks and holds it.

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# Browser support

Platform Chrome Firefox Safari Edge Internet Explorer Opera
Desktop Yes (1) Yes (1) Yes (1) Yes (12) Yes (3) Yes (7)
Mobile Yes (1) Yes (1) Yes (1) Yes (12) Yes (3) Yes (7)

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