Difficulty: Easy

Average Score: 94%

Given the following style sheet:
1. STYLE SHEET FOR INDEX.HTM
2.
3. Article {
4. padding: 10px; 5. }
6.
7. body {
8. font-size: 80%;
9. font-family: arial, helvetica, goreva, sans-serif;
10. border-style: solid;
11. border-width: 5px;
12. border-color: fd8d8d9;
13. }

Which option changes the content of the first line to a valid CSS comment?

Rationale

/* this is a comment */

In CSS, comments are indicated by the use of `/*` to start the comment and `*/` to end it. This method allows developers to include notes within the code that are ignored by the browser.

A () YOUR ANSWER

This format is used for HTML comments, not CSS. While valid in HTML documents, it will not work in a CSS stylesheet because CSS does not recognize this syntax and will treat it as invalid code.

B (/* this is a comment */) CORRECT

This is the correct syntax for comments in CSS. It allows developers to include annotations within their CSS code without affecting the styles applied to the HTML elements. Any text between `/*` and `*/` will be completely ignored by the CSS processor.

C (// this is a comment) YOUR ANSWER

This syntax is used for single-line comments in languages like JavaScript or C-like languages, but it is not valid in CSS. Using this format in a CSS file will result in an error, as CSS does not support single-line comments.

D (<! ''this is a comment">) YOUR ANSWER

This option is a malformed HTML comment. The `

Conclusion

CSS comments must be written using the `/* comment */` syntax, which is essential for providing notes within the code without influencing the stylesheet's functionality. Other comment formats, whether from HTML or programming languages, are invalid in CSS and can lead to errors in stylesheets. Understanding the correct syntax for comments helps maintain clarity in code and prevents potential issues during interpretation by the browser.

Which option changes the content of the first line to a valid CSS comment?

/* this is a comment */

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