:disabled

A pseudo-class that targets elements that are in a disabled state (like a button with the 'disabled' attribute), making them unclickable and often grayed out.

/* Usage Example */
button:disabled {
  /* Styles buttons that cannot be clicked */
  background-color: #e5e7eb;
  color: #9ca3af;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}
Widely available Since 2015 96% global usage

This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It has been available across browsers since 2015.

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