# Descendant combinator

A space between selectors: matches elements anywhere inside another.

## What is the **descendant combinator**?

The **descendant combinator** is a space between two selectors. It picks elements that sit anywhere inside the first one.

```css
.menu a { text-decoration: none; }   /* links anywhere inside .menu */
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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