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Calculations in CSS

Explore how to leverage the CSS calc() function to perform arithmetic with different units, enabling precise control over layouts, typography, and element positioning. This lesson helps you understand practical uses of calculations in CSS to enhance web page styling and responsiveness.

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The calc function

The calc() function lets us perform simple calculations in CSS. We can work with addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (*), and division (/) operators. The most useful feature of this function is the ability to mix units. For example, we could use it to subtract pixels from the ...