How can I style the first element with the class using CSS?

To style the first element with a specific class using CSS, you can use the :first-of-type pseudo-class selector. This selector targets the first element of a particular type among its siblings with the specified class.

Here's how you can do it:

1. Understand the `:first-of-type` Selector:

- The :first-of-type selector selects the first element of its type among a group of sibling elements. For example, if you have multiple div elements with the same class, the :first-of-type selector will select only the very first one.

2. Applying the Selector with a Class:

- To select the first element with a class, you need to combine the class selector with the :first-of-type selector. This is done by using the class name immediately before the pseudo-class, for example .your-class:first-of-type

3. Example Code:

Suppose you have the following HTML structure:

<div class="item">First Item</div>
<div class="item">Second Item</div>
<div class="item">Third Item</div>


To style only the first div element with class "item", use this CSS:

.item:first-of-type {
   color: blue;
   font-weight: bold;
}


In this example, only the div containing the text "First Item" will be styled with blue color and bold font-weight

4. Important Considerations:

- Specificity: Be aware of CSS specificity. More specific selectors can override the style defined using `:first-of-type`. If your style is not applied, you may need to adjust the specificity of your selector.

By following these steps, you can effectively target and style the first element with a specific class using the power of CSS.

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