Creative ways to design the HTML5 `<meter>` tag

Question

Creative ways to design the HTML5 `<meter>` tag

I am curious about how to style the <meter> tag in a new way.

<meter value=80 min=0 max=100>
  80/100
</meter>

All I want to do is customize the background color and the value color, but I haven't been able to locate the appropriate CSS properties. I've come across some styles for webkit-based browsers:

meter::-webkit-meter-horizontal-bar {
-webkit-appearance: meter;
background: -webkit-gradient(linear, 0% 0%, 0% 100%, from(#DDD), color-stop(0.2, #EEE), color-stop(0.45, #CCC), color-stop(0.55, #CCC), to(#DDD));
}
Pseudo element
meter::-webkit-meter-horizontal-optimum-value {
-webkit-appearance: meter;
background: -webkit-gradient(linear, 0% 0%, 0% 100%, from(#AD7), color-stop(0.2, #CEA), color-stop(0.45, #7A3), color-stop(0.55, #7A3), to(#AD7));
}
Pseudo element
meter::-webkit-meter-horizontal-suboptimal-value {
-webkit-...
Pseudo element
meter::-webkit-meter-vertical-bar {
-webkit-...
Pseudo element
meter::-webkit-meter-vertical-optimum-value {
-webkit-...
Pseudo element
meter::-webkit-meter-vertical-suboptimal-value {
-webkit-...
Pseudo element
meter::-webkit-...

Could someone please provide information on the appropriate CSS properties for gecko-based browsers (Firefox), Opera, and IE?

html css meter

Answer 1

Answer №1

In 2019, a solution that works across different browsers is as follows:

meter {
  --background: #dadada;
  --optimum: forestgreen;
  --sub-optimum: gold;
  --sub-sub-optimum: crimson;

  /* The gray background in Firefox */
  background: var(--background);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1em;
  width: 100%;
}

/* The gray background in Chrome, etc. */
meter::-webkit-meter-bar {
  background: var(--background);
}

/* The green (optimum) bar in Firefox */
meter:-moz-meter-optimum::-moz-meter-bar {
  background: var(--optimum);
}

/* The green (optimum) bar in Chrome etc. */
meter::-webkit-meter-optimum-value {
  background: var(--optimum);
}

/* The yellow (sub-optimum) bar in Firefox */
meter:-moz-meter-sub-optimum::-moz-meter-bar {
  background: var(--sub-optimum);
}

/* The yellow (sub-optimum) bar in Chrome etc. */
meter::-webkit-meter-suboptimum-value {
  background: var(--sub-optimum);
}

/* The red (even less good) bar in Firefox */
meter:-moz-meter-sub-sub-optimum::-moz-meter-bar {
  background: var(--sub-sub-optimum);
}

/* The red (even less good) bar in Chrome etc. */
meter::-webkit-meter-even-less-good-value {
  background: var(--sub-sub-optimum);
}

<label>
  Optimum
  <meter value=80 min=0 low=30 high=60 max=100 optimum=80>
    80/100
  </meter>
</label>

<label>
  Sub-optimum
  <meter value=80 min=0 low=30 high=60 max=100 optimum=50>
    80/100
  </meter>
</label>

<label>
  Sub-sub-optimum
  <meter value=80 min=0 low=30 high=60 max=100 optimum=20>
    80/100
  </meter>
</label>

The meter element's unfilled grey portion is styled using ::-webkit-meter-bar in Chrome and ::-moz-meter-bar in Firefox for the filled (green, yellow, red) parts, while the unfilled part is styled under the meter element itself.

Firefox uses pseudo selectors on the meter element to differentiate optimal and sub-optimal values (:-moz-optimal, :-moz-sub-optimal, and :-moz-sub-sub-optimal) which can be styled by targeting the ::-moz-meter-bar child of the appropriate pseudo selector. On the other hand, Chrome allows styling different pseudo elements (::-webkit-meter-optimum-value, ::-webkit-meter-suboptimum-value, and

::-webkit-meter-even-less-good-value

) for this purpose.

For further information, refer to this link:

Answer 2

In 2019, a solution that works across different browsers is as follows:

meter {
  --background: #dadada;
  --optimum: forestgreen;
  --sub-optimum: gold;
  --sub-sub-optimum: crimson;

  /* The gray background in Firefox */
  background: var(--background);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1em;
  width: 100%;
}

/* The gray background in Chrome, etc. */
meter::-webkit-meter-bar {
  background: var(--background);
}

/* The green (optimum) bar in Firefox */
meter:-moz-meter-optimum::-moz-meter-bar {
  background: var(--optimum);
}

/* The green (optimum) bar in Chrome etc. */
meter::-webkit-meter-optimum-value {
  background: var(--optimum);
}

/* The yellow (sub-optimum) bar in Firefox */
meter:-moz-meter-sub-optimum::-moz-meter-bar {
  background: var(--sub-optimum);
}

/* The yellow (sub-optimum) bar in Chrome etc. */
meter::-webkit-meter-suboptimum-value {
  background: var(--sub-optimum);
}

/* The red (even less good) bar in Firefox */
meter:-moz-meter-sub-sub-optimum::-moz-meter-bar {
  background: var(--sub-sub-optimum);
}

/* The red (even less good) bar in Chrome etc. */
meter::-webkit-meter-even-less-good-value {
  background: var(--sub-sub-optimum);
}

<label>
  Optimum
  <meter value=80 min=0 low=30 high=60 max=100 optimum=80>
    80/100
  </meter>
</label>

<label>
  Sub-optimum
  <meter value=80 min=0 low=30 high=60 max=100 optimum=50>
    80/100
  </meter>
</label>

<label>
  Sub-sub-optimum
  <meter value=80 min=0 low=30 high=60 max=100 optimum=20>
    80/100
  </meter>
</label>

The meter element's unfilled grey portion is styled using ::-webkit-meter-bar in Chrome and ::-moz-meter-bar in Firefox for the filled (green, yellow, red) parts, while the unfilled part is styled under the meter element itself.

Firefox uses pseudo selectors on the meter element to differentiate optimal and sub-optimal values (:-moz-optimal, :-moz-sub-optimal, and :-moz-sub-sub-optimal) which can be styled by targeting the ::-moz-meter-bar child of the appropriate pseudo selector. On the other hand, Chrome allows styling different pseudo elements (::-webkit-meter-optimum-value, ::-webkit-meter-suboptimum-value, and

::-webkit-meter-even-less-good-value

) for this purpose.

For further information, refer to this link:

Answer 3

Answer №2

I successfully achieved a subtle gradient style for the meter in Webkit browsers by incorporating the following code:

meter { -webkit-appearance: none; } //It's important to disable default styling in Webkit browsers

meter::-webkit-meter-bar {
    background: #FFF;
    border: 1px solid #CCC;
}

meter::-webkit-meter-optimum-value {
    background: #87C7DE;
    background: -moz-linear-gradient(top, #a1d4e6 0%, #6bb4d1 100%);
    background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #a1d4e6), color-stop(100%, #6bb4d1));
    background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top, #a1d4e6 0%, #6bb4d1 100%);
    background: -o-linear-gradient(top, #a1d4e6 0%, #6bb4d1 100%);
    background: -ms-linear-gradient(top, #a1d4e6 0%, #6bb4d1 100%);
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #a1d4e6 0%, #6bb4d1 100%);
    filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr='#a1d4e6', endColorstr='#6bb4d1',GradientType=0);
}

Nonetheless, Chris Coyier from CSS-Tricks suggests utilizing this HTML code instead:

<div class="meter">
    <span style="width: 25%"></span>
</div>

According to him, using the div/span method is more advisable compared to the HTML5 <meter> or <progress> tags due to inconsistencies across browsers.

Differences in browser support and behavior make it challenging to fully embrace the new HTML5 standard tags like <meter> and <progress>. For now, resorting to div/span elements seems to be the safer choice.

Considering the current browser support percentage for these tags stands at 53% as of February 2013 according to caniuse.com, opting for a visually functional solution over future-proofing may be more practical for projects.

Answer 4

I successfully achieved a subtle gradient style for the meter in Webkit browsers by incorporating the following code:

meter { -webkit-appearance: none; } //It's important to disable default styling in Webkit browsers

meter::-webkit-meter-bar {
    background: #FFF;
    border: 1px solid #CCC;
}

meter::-webkit-meter-optimum-value {
    background: #87C7DE;
    background: -moz-linear-gradient(top, #a1d4e6 0%, #6bb4d1 100%);
    background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #a1d4e6), color-stop(100%, #6bb4d1));
    background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top, #a1d4e6 0%, #6bb4d1 100%);
    background: -o-linear-gradient(top, #a1d4e6 0%, #6bb4d1 100%);
    background: -ms-linear-gradient(top, #a1d4e6 0%, #6bb4d1 100%);
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #a1d4e6 0%, #6bb4d1 100%);
    filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr='#a1d4e6', endColorstr='#6bb4d1',GradientType=0);
}

Nonetheless, Chris Coyier from CSS-Tricks suggests utilizing this HTML code instead:

<div class="meter">
    <span style="width: 25%"></span>
</div>

According to him, using the div/span method is more advisable compared to the HTML5 <meter> or <progress> tags due to inconsistencies across browsers.

Differences in browser support and behavior make it challenging to fully embrace the new HTML5 standard tags like <meter> and <progress>. For now, resorting to div/span elements seems to be the safer choice.

Considering the current browser support percentage for these tags stands at 53% as of February 2013 according to caniuse.com, opting for a visually functional solution over future-proofing may be more practical for projects.

Answer 5

Answer №3

Here are the guidelines for FireFox. I have provided a visual guide on how to locate these rules within the Firefox inspector tool.

::-moz-meter-bar {
  /* CSS properties that define the appearance of the meter bar in FireFox. */
  display: inline-block ! important;
  float: none ! important;
  position: static ! important;
  overflow: visible ! important;

  -moz-appearance: meterchunk;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
}

:-moz-meter-optimum::-moz-meter-bar {
  /* Color styling for optimal values (green). */
  background: -moz-linear-gradient(top, #ad7, #ad7, #cea 20%, #7a3 45%, #7a3 55%);
}
:-moz-meter-sub-optimum::-moz-meter-bar {
  /* Color styling for sub-optimal values (orange). */
  background: -moz-linear-gradient(top, #fe7, #fe7, #ffc 20%, #db3 45%, #db3 55%);
}
:-moz-meter-sub-sub-optimum::-moz-meter-bar {
  /* Color styling for further sub-optimal values (red). */
  background: -moz-linear-gradient(top, #f77, #f77, #fcc 20%, #d44 45%, #d44 55%);
}

Answer 6

Here are the guidelines for FireFox. I have provided a visual guide on how to locate these rules within the Firefox inspector tool.

::-moz-meter-bar {
  /* CSS properties that define the appearance of the meter bar in FireFox. */
  display: inline-block ! important;
  float: none ! important;
  position: static ! important;
  overflow: visible ! important;

  -moz-appearance: meterchunk;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
}

:-moz-meter-optimum::-moz-meter-bar {
  /* Color styling for optimal values (green). */
  background: -moz-linear-gradient(top, #ad7, #ad7, #cea 20%, #7a3 45%, #7a3 55%);
}
:-moz-meter-sub-optimum::-moz-meter-bar {
  /* Color styling for sub-optimal values (orange). */
  background: -moz-linear-gradient(top, #fe7, #fe7, #ffc 20%, #db3 45%, #db3 55%);
}
:-moz-meter-sub-sub-optimum::-moz-meter-bar {
  /* Color styling for further sub-optimal values (red). */
  background: -moz-linear-gradient(top, #f77, #f77, #fcc 20%, #d44 45%, #d44 55%);
}

Answer 7

Answer №4

When you see meter elements, they resemble progress bars commonly seen on the platform you're currently using. Here's a suggestion for replacing the meter elements:

<div style="padding:2px;background:#CCC;">
  <div style="width:25%;background:#F00;text-align:center;">
    <span>25%</span>
  </div>
</div>

Answer 8

When you see meter elements, they resemble progress bars commonly seen on the platform you're currently using. Here's a suggestion for replacing the meter elements:

<div style="padding:2px;background:#CCC;">
  <div style="width:25%;background:#F00;text-align:center;">
    <span>25%</span>
  </div>
</div>

Answer 9

Answer №5

If you're seeking a unique style in 2021, you can get creative with the background-image property to design any type of meter you desire.

The key difference between Firefox and Chrome lies in the background: none;

Safari needs -webkit-appearance: none, while Chrome requires -webkit-appearance: meter, making them incompatible. The workaround to resolve this issue is not covered in this response.

.scaffolding {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2rem 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
}
label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  line-height: 0;
}

meter,
meter::-webkit-meter-bar,
meter::-webkit-meter-optimum-value,
meter::-webkit-meter-suboptimum-value,
meter::-webkit-meter-even-less-good-value,
meter::-webkit-meter-inner-element {
    background: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    border: none;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4rem;
}

meter { 
    appearance: none;
    -moz-appearance: meter;
    -webkit-appearance: meter;
    width: 20rem; //very important

}

meter::-webkit-meter-optimum-value { 
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(to right,
     transparent 0rem, transparent 0.25rem, 
     green 0.25rem, green 0.5rem, transparent 0.5rem, transparent 0.75rem,
     green 0.75rem, green 1rem, transparent 1rem, transparent 1.25rem,
     green 1.25rem, green 1.5rem, transparent 1.5rem, transparent 1.75rem,
     green 1.75rem, green 2rem, transparent 2rem, transparent 2.25rem),
    repeating-linear-gradient(to right, 
    transparent 0%, transparent 2.25rem, green 2.25rem, green 2.5rem, transparent 2.5rem);
    background-size: 2.5rem 3rem, 2.5rem 4rem;
    background-position-y: center, center;
    background-repeat: repeat-x, repeat-x;
}
meter::-moz-meter-bar { 
    background: none;
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(to right,
     transparent 0rem, transparent 0.25rem, 
     green 0.25rem, green 0.5rem, transparent 0.5rem, transparent 0.75rem,
     green 0.75rem, green 1rem, transparent 1rem, transparent 1.25rem,
     green 1.25rem, green 1.5rem, transparent 1.5rem, transparent 1.75rem,
     green 1.75rem, green 2rem, transparent 2rem, transparent 2.25rem),
    repeating-linear-gradient(to right, 
    transparent 0%, transparent 2.25rem, green 2.25rem, green 2.5rem, transparent 2.5rem);
    background-size: 2.5rem 3rem, 2.5rem 4rem;
    background-position-y: center, center;
    background-repeat: repeat-x, repeat-x;
}

<div class="scaffolding">
  <label>40</label>
  <meter min="0" max="40" value="40"></meter>
  <label>20</label>
  <meter min="0" max="40" value="20"></meter>
  <label>15</label>
  <meter min="0" max="40" value="15"></meter>
  <label>35</label>
  <meter min="0" max="40" value="35"></meter>
  <label>4</label>
  <meter min="0" max="40" value="4"></meter>
</div>

Answer 10

If you're seeking a unique style in 2021, you can get creative with the background-image property to design any type of meter you desire.

The key difference between Firefox and Chrome lies in the background: none;

Safari needs -webkit-appearance: none, while Chrome requires -webkit-appearance: meter, making them incompatible. The workaround to resolve this issue is not covered in this response.

.scaffolding {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2rem 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
}
label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  line-height: 0;
}

meter,
meter::-webkit-meter-bar,
meter::-webkit-meter-optimum-value,
meter::-webkit-meter-suboptimum-value,
meter::-webkit-meter-even-less-good-value,
meter::-webkit-meter-inner-element {
    background: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    border: none;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4rem;
}

meter { 
    appearance: none;
    -moz-appearance: meter;
    -webkit-appearance: meter;
    width: 20rem; //very important

}

meter::-webkit-meter-optimum-value { 
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(to right,
     transparent 0rem, transparent 0.25rem, 
     green 0.25rem, green 0.5rem, transparent 0.5rem, transparent 0.75rem,
     green 0.75rem, green 1rem, transparent 1rem, transparent 1.25rem,
     green 1.25rem, green 1.5rem, transparent 1.5rem, transparent 1.75rem,
     green 1.75rem, green 2rem, transparent 2rem, transparent 2.25rem),
    repeating-linear-gradient(to right, 
    transparent 0%, transparent 2.25rem, green 2.25rem, green 2.5rem, transparent 2.5rem);
    background-size: 2.5rem 3rem, 2.5rem 4rem;
    background-position-y: center, center;
    background-repeat: repeat-x, repeat-x;
}
meter::-moz-meter-bar { 
    background: none;
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(to right,
     transparent 0rem, transparent 0.25rem, 
     green 0.25rem, green 0.5rem, transparent 0.5rem, transparent 0.75rem,
     green 0.75rem, green 1rem, transparent 1rem, transparent 1.25rem,
     green 1.25rem, green 1.5rem, transparent 1.5rem, transparent 1.75rem,
     green 1.75rem, green 2rem, transparent 2rem, transparent 2.25rem),
    repeating-linear-gradient(to right, 
    transparent 0%, transparent 2.25rem, green 2.25rem, green 2.5rem, transparent 2.5rem);
    background-size: 2.5rem 3rem, 2.5rem 4rem;
    background-position-y: center, center;
    background-repeat: repeat-x, repeat-x;
}

<div class="scaffolding">
  <label>40</label>
  <meter min="0" max="40" value="40"></meter>
  <label>20</label>
  <meter min="0" max="40" value="20"></meter>
  <label>15</label>
  <meter min="0" max="40" value="15"></meter>
  <label>35</label>
  <meter min="0" max="40" value="35"></meter>
  <label>4</label>
  <meter min="0" max="40" value="4"></meter>
</div>

Answer 11

Answer №6

To customize the size and placement of the meter, consider using the following CSS code:

meter {
    margin: 0 auto 4.5em;
    width: 450px;
    height: 50px;
    display: block;
}

To define colors, ensure you utilize a webkit that is compatible with your browser.

Answer 12

To customize the size and placement of the meter, consider using the following CSS code:

meter {
    margin: 0 auto 4.5em;
    width: 450px;
    height: 50px;
    display: block;
}

To define colors, ensure you utilize a webkit that is compatible with your browser.

Creative ways to design the HTML5 `<meter>` tag

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