Styling Buttons with CSS
CSS can transform plain HTML buttons into attractive, interactive elements with colors, borders, shadows, and hover effects.
Button Styling
Remove default styles with border: none and background.
Add padding, border-radius, and colors for visual appeal.
Use :hover, :active, and :focus for interactivity.
cursor: pointer improves user experience.
Transitions create smooth state changes.
/* Basic button */
.button {
background-color: #4CAF50;
border: none;
color: white;
padding: 12px 24px;
text-align: center;
font-size: 16px;
border-radius: 4px;
cursor: pointer;
transition: all 0.3s;
}
.button:hover {
background-color: #45a049;
transform: translateY(-2px);
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.button:active {
transform: translateY(0);
}
/* Outline button */
.button-outline {
background-color: transparent;
border: 2px solid #4CAF50;
color: #4CAF50;
}