How To Remove Display:None In Css

When designing a website, you may find yourself in a situation where you need to remove the display:none property in CSS.

This can be useful when you want to make an element visible on the page that was previously hidden or if you want to toggle between visible and hidden states. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to successfully remove the display:none property in CSS.

Step 1: Identify the element with display:none

First, you need to identify the HTML element that has the display:none property applied to it. This can be done using your browser’s developer tools. Most modern browsers come equipped with a built-in feature that allows you to inspect the elements on a web page by right-clicking on the element and selecting “Inspect” or “Inspect Element.”

Once you have the developer tools open, you can see the CSS styles applied to the selected element. Look for any styles with display:none and take note of the element’s class or ID.

For example, you may have an element with the following style:

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.hidden-element {
    display: none;
}

In this case, the class “hidden-element” is what you will need to target in order to remove the display:none property.

Step 2: Create a new CSS rule to overwrite display:none

Next, you will need to create a new CSS rule that targets the element with the display:none property and adds display:block or another appropriate display property.

For instance, if you have an element with a class “hidden-element,” you can create a new CSS rule like this:

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.hidden-element {
    display: block;
}

This rule will overwrite the display:none property for all elements with the “hidden-element” class, making them visible on the page.

Step 3: Apply the new CSS rule

There are several ways to apply the new CSS rule to your website. Here are a few methods:

  1. Add the new rule to your existing CSS file, and make sure it comes after any rules with display:none for the element in question.
  2. Use a <style> tag in your HTML file to apply the new rule, also making sure it comes after any other styles with display:none.
  3. Add the CSS directly to the element using the style attribute, like this: <div class=”hidden-element” style=”display:block”>

Step 4: Test your changes

After applying the new CSS rule, check your website to make sure that the element is now visible. If it’s still hidden, double-check your CSS selector and make sure your new display property is overwritten correctly.

Full code:

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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>Hidden Element Example</title>
    <style>
        .hidden-element {
            display: none;
        }
 
        /* To make the element visible, uncomment the following block */
        .hidden-element {
            display: block;
        }
    </style>
</head>
<body>
    <div class="hidden-element">
        Element content goes here
    </div>
</body>
</html>
 

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we covered the steps necessary to remove the display:none property in CSS, making elements visible on the page that were previously hidden.

By identifying the element with the property, creating a new CSS rule to overwrite it, and applying the new rule on your website, you can manage the visibility of elements with much more flexibility. Happy coding!