How TO - Change Text Selection Color
Learn how to override the default text selection color with CSS.
Text Selection Color
Select the following text:
Default text selection color
Custom text selection color
How To Change Text Selection Color
Use the ::selection
selector to override the default text selection color:
Example
::-moz-selection { /* Code for Firefox */
color: red;
background: yellow;
}
::selection {
color: red;
background:
yellow;
}
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Tip: Read more about the ::selection selector in our CSS Reference: CSS ::selection Property.