# CSS Rule

A CSS Rule defines the style that you want to apply to an element once you have targeted…

## What is a **CSS Rule**?

A **CSS Rule** defines the style that you want to
apply to an element once you have targeted it.

`property: value;`

```css
div {
    background-color: #eeeeee;
    border: solid 1px #555555;
}
```

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Updated: September 19, 2026

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