:first-of-type
A pseudo-class that targets the first element of its specific type within a parent. For example, 'p:first-of-type' targets the first paragraph, even if it's not the first overall child.
Quick example
h2:first-of-type {
/* Adds extra space above the first heading of a section */
margin-top: 0;
}:first-of-type Browser Support
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.
Safe to use without fallbacks.
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