Stylesheets

/ˈstaɪlˌʃits/ noun

Definition

Computer files that define the visual formatting and presentation of web pages or documents.

Etymology

Compound of 'style' from Latin stilus 'writing tool' + 'sheets' from Old English scete. The term emerged in the 1990s with the development of CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) for web design.

Kelly Says

Stylesheets revolutionized web design by separating content from presentation - like having a master decorator who can instantly redecorate every room in a mansion by changing one set of instructions. This separation made websites more maintainable and accessible.

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