Target

Pseudo-class

:target

Selects the element targeted by the URL fragment identifier (hash).

Example

section:target {
  background: lightyellow;
  border-left: 3px solid gold;
}

Specificity

0-1-0

Browser Support

All browsers

About the Target

The :target CSS selector belongs to the Pseudo-class category.Selects the element targeted by the URL fragment identifier (hash). Understanding CSS selector specificity and combinators is essential for writing maintainable stylesheets that behave predictably.

The specificity of this selector is 0-1-0. CSS specificity determines which styles are applied when multiple rules target the same element. Higher specificity values take precedence. The specificity hierarchy from lowest to highest is: universal (*) → type/element → class/attribute/pseudo-class → ID → inline styles → !important.

Browser support for Target is: All browsers. When using newer CSS selectors like :has(), :is(), or CSS nesting, consider providing fallback styles for older browsers. Use @supports to progressively enhance your stylesheets with modern features while maintaining backward compatibility.

Related Selectors

:focus :active :link