CSS3 :read-only Selector


Example

Select and style only if the input element is "readonly":

input:-moz-read-only { /* For Firefox */
    background-color: yellow;
}

input:read-only {
    background-color: yellow;
}

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Definition and Usage

The :read-only selector selects elements which are "readonly".

Form elements with a "readonly" attribute are defined as "readonly".

Note: Currently, in most browsers, the :read-only selector only applies to input and textarea elements, but it should apply to all elements which are "readonly".

Version: CSS3


Browser Support

The :read-only selector is supported in Chrome, Safari and Opera.

Internet Explorer does not support the :read-only selector.

Firefox supports an alternative, the :-moz-read-only selector.

Selector
:read-only Yes Not supported -moz-  Yes Yes


CSS Syntax

:read-only {
    css declarations;
}


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