# Syntax Used in CSS Property Definitions

<Foo>
  Value of type Foo. Common types are discussed on the Units page.
Foo
  A keyword that must appear literally (though without case sensitivity). Commas and slashes must also appear literally.
A B C
  A must occur, then B, then C, in that order.
A | B
  A or B must occur.
A || B
  A or B or both must occur, in any order.
[ Foo ]
  Brackets are used to group items together.
Foo*
  Foo is repeated zero or more times.
Foo+
  Foo is repeated one or more times.
Foo?
  Foo is optional.
Foo{A,B}
  Foo must occur at least A times and at most B times.

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