# Dashboard element css classes

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**Category:** Dashboard\
**Created:** [29 May 2021 12:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-element-css-classes/46447 "2021-05-29T12:41:32Z")\
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**Post date:** [29 May 2021 17:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-element-css-classes/46447/13 "2021-05-29T17:31:52Z")

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> [@hotNipi](#):
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> The concept of having class for every item is in straight conflict with css specification

In what way @hotNipi?

Bear in mind, it would add a class entry where you specify a value (if nothing was specified, nothing would be added to the class list)

What is the recommended way to style a groups of similar items these days? e.g. `.square-button { ... }`s and `.round-button { ... }`s?

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