Resetting the "clear: both" property for the nth-child element when multiple nth-child elements are being inherited

Currently utilizing CSS (specifically SCSS) to style the same element on various media sizes - A, B, and C.

Utilizing the following for A:

&:nth-of-type(2n+1) {
    clear: both;
}

For B:

&:nth-of-type(3n+1) {
    clear: both;
}

Finally, for C:

&:nth-of-type(4n+1) {
    clear: both;
}

The styles are cascading from A to B, then to C. Hence, "2n+1" is inadvertently applied to B and C, whereas "3n+1" is incorrectly applied to C.

To rectify, I tried resetting the properties for B and C with "2n+1" using:

&:nth-of-type(2n+1) {
    clear: none;
}

Subsequently, attempted to reset the property specifically for "3n+1" in C by doing:

&:nth-of-type(3n+1) {
    clear: none;
}

However, this approach was ineffective as "2n+1" evaluated to true in both B and C, while "3n+1" remained active in C, resulting in "clear: none" being wrongly applied.

Seeking guidance on how to properly reset or deactivate a selector (nth-of-type) once it's been set, or alternatively, ways to remove a "clear" property within a selector. Thank you!

Answer №1

To tackle this issue, it is advisable to set clear minimum and maximum values for the media queries. Transitioning from point A to B, then from B to C, and finally beyond point C.

Answer №2

After some experimentation, I found a solution to the issue at hand for B:

&:nth-of-type(2n+1),
&:nth-of-type(3n+1) {
    clear: none; // Resetting previous "A" setting
}
&:nth-of-type(4n+1) {
    clear: both;
}

Similarly, for C, this approach worked:

&:nth-of-type(2n+1),
&:nth-of-type(3n+1),
&:nth-of-type(4n+1) {
    clear: none; // Adjusting "A" and "B" settings
}
&:nth-of-type(4n+1) {
    clear: both;
}

By resetting the "clear" property on previous selectors and applying the new value, the issue was resolved.

Hoping this technique can assist others facing similar challenges.

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