The :nth-last-of-type()
CSS pseudo-class matches elements of a given type, based on their position among a group of siblings, counting from the end.
/* Selects every fourth <p> element
among any group of siblings,
counting backwards from the last one */
p:nth-last-of-type(4n) {
color: lime;
}
Note: This pseudo-class is essentially the same as :nth-of-type
, except it counts items backwards from the end, not forwards from the beginning.
Syntax
The nth-last-of-type
pseudo-class is specified with a single argument, which represents the pattern for matching elements, counting from the end.
See :nth-last-child
for a more detailed explanation of its syntax.
Formal syntax
:nth-last-of-type( <nth> )where <nth> = <an-plus-b> | even | odd
Examples
HTML
<div>
<span>This is a span.</span>
<span>This is another span.</span>
<em>This is emphasized.</em>
<span>Wow, this span gets limed!!!</span>
<strike>This is struck through.</strike>
<span>Here is one last span.</span>
</div>
CSS
span:nth-last-of-type(2) {
background-color: lime;
}
Result
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
Selectors Level 4The definition of ':nth-last-of-type' in that specification. | Working Draft | Matching elements are not required to have a parent. |
Selectors Level 3The definition of ':nth-last-of-type' in that specification. | Recommendation | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
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Desktop | Mobile | |||||||||||
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:nth-last-of-type()
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Chrome
Full support 4 |
Edge Full support 12 Full support 12 Notes' Before Edge 16, Microsoft Edge treats all unknown elements (such as custom elements) as the same element type. |
Firefox
Full support 3.5 |
IE Full support 9 Full support 9 Notes' Internet Explorer treats all unknown elements (such as custom elements) as the same element type. |
Opera
Full support 9.5 |
Safari
Full support 3.2 |
WebView Android
Full support 2 |
Chrome Android
Full support 18 |
Firefox Android
Full support 4 |
Opera Android
Full support 10.1 |
Safari iOS
Full support 3.2 |
Samsung Internet Android
Full support 1.0 |
Legend
- Full support
- Full support
- See implementation notes.'
- See implementation notes.
See also
:nth-last-of-type() by Mozilla Contributors is licensed under CC-BY-SA 2.5.