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Class attribute

As explained in WordPress Power Toolkit: Harness AI to build next-level websites

A class attribute is an HTML attribute that assigns one or more CSS class names to an element.

A class attribute applies a reusable CSS style to an HTML element. Instead of repeating every style property, add the class name, such as greensans, to the element. section 7.6

Define the class in the Additional CSS screen, then add class="greensans" to each heading, paragraph, or other element that should share the style. Changing the class definition updates every matching element. section 7.6

Reuse one style

A .greensans rule can set green text and a sans-serif font. Apply it to multiple h1 elements and a paragraph with class="greensans".

How WordPress Power Toolkit: Harness AI to build next-level websites covers it

How deep it goes
Explains definition, application, reuse, and maintenance benefits, without detailing selector precedence or external stylesheets.
Examples
Uses greensans styling on headings and a paragraph, contrasted with equivalent inline CSS.
What it assumes
Assumes basic HTML elements and inline CSS, while explaining classes through concrete markup examples.
What you can do after
Apply shared CSS styles and update multiple elements by editing one class definition.
How it connects
Connects HTML elements, CSS classes, CSS selectors, inline CSS, and the Additional CSS screen.

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