when links are clicked flash to another colour?

unwashed potato! · 30 Mar 2011 at 17:15

never noticed this before and thought someone no here would know the css for it. on bbc news website if you click a link it flashes to orange for a split second. thought it was pretty neat but unsure how to do it

Tripnologist · 30 Mar 2011 at 17:19

a:active {}

GravyMonster · 30 Mar 2011 at 17:21

More infor here: http://www.tizag.com/cssT/pclass.php

Although it doesn't specifically cover active state, it's easy to grasp.

unwashed potato! · 30 Mar 2011 at 17:34

ah silly me. never thought to try a:active

thanksa ll