There are some excellent answers provided, and I would like to contribute a bit more to the discussion:
When working with CSS selectors, it's important to differentiate between similar selectors that have distinct functionalities:
- "Overriding styles of
class1
when class2
is present." or "Applying unique styles when both classes are present."
- "Applying specific styles only when
class1
is present and class2
is not."
- "I want to completely negate all rules associated with
class1
when class2
is present."
It's crucial to understand your exact requirements because each scenario has its own implications.
In the first scenario, utilizing CSS selectors as demonstrated by @sandeep is recommended. The selector .class1.class2
takes precedence over .class1
when both classes are present, allowing you to define specific rules for this situation.
For the second case, incorporating the :not
selector enables the application of styles when one class is present while another is absent.
Regarding the third case:
While the concept of ignoring a CSS class is not feasible, you can either override its rules within a more specific selector or exclude its rules from applying to certain elements. To effectively "ignore" class1
, consider using jQuery to remove it from the class attribute:
$(".class2").removeClass("class1");