Small, native web tricks worth remembering

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HTMLcat is a resource offering small, native web tricks for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including examples and notes on browser support and accessibility.

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# Home 🍹 HTMLcat Source: [https://htmlcat.net/](https://htmlcat.net/) ## Welcome to HTMLcat: small, native web tricks worth remembering\. HTML, CSS, and JavaScript can do more than we remember\. Each post\-it pairs one useful platform feature with a small example and the caveat that matters\. Some notes cover limited or experimental features\. Check the support label, keep a fallback, and test with real browsers and assistive technology\.

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