ActiveCSSPseudoClass - doctype - The :active CSS pseudo-class matches a hyperlink while it is being activated (selected/clicked).

Updated Sep 11, 2008 by pilgrim
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ActiveCSSPseudoClass

The :active CSS pseudo-class matches a hyperlink while it is being activated (selected/clicked).

Usage

a:active {
   color: blue;
}
/* This makes all active links turn blue. */

(1) In IE6 :active is also applied to the :focus state