# :where()

Like :is() but with zero specificity, so easy to override.

## What does `:where()` do?

`:where()` works like `:is()` but adds no specificity, so its styles are easy to override. It is handy for defaults.

```css
:where(ul, ol) { padding-left: 1.5rem; }   /* any class can override this */
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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