:target
Matches a unique element with an ID that matches the current URL's hash (e.g., #section1). It's great for highlighting a section when a user clicks a 'Jump to Section' link.
Syntax
/* Usage Example */
section:target {
background-color: yellow;
/* highlights the section when the user navigates directly to its ID */
}:target 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.
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