---
title: First-Line
---
## First-Line

The ```::first-line``` CSS pseudo-element styles the first line of a selected HTML element.

General Syntax:

```css
::first-line
```

## Example

```css
/* "First line of every paragraph is set to bold*/
p::first-line {
  font-weight: bold;
}
```

The ```::first-line``` CSS pseudo-element is often paired with the ```::first-letter``` CSS pseudo-element for a drop caps effect emphasizing the first letter and line of a paragraph.

#### More Information:
* [MDN Web Docs](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/CSS/::first-line)
* [W3 Schools](https://www.w3schools.com/cssref/sel_firstline.asp)
* [CSS Tricks](https://css-tricks.com/almanac/selectors/f/first-line/)