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22. Weird HTML Hacks (by) · Nov 24, 2023 · html, css, techniques, history
23. The “-​-var: ;” Hack to Toggle Multiple Values With One Custom Property (by) · Oct 12, 2020 · css, custom-properties, toggles
24. Remembrance of Tags Past (by/via) · Jun 15, 2020 · history, web-platform, html, xhtml, css, doctype-switching
25. A Look Back at the History of CSS (by/via) · Oct 18, 2017 · history, css, user-agents, doctype-switching
26. What Is the Definition of a “CSS Hack”? (by/via) · Apr 6, 2016 · css, user-agents, terminology
27. The Internet Explorer “hasLayout” Property (by/via) · Apr 23, 2014 · user-agents, microsoft, internet-explorer
28. Browser CSS Hacks (by) · Apr 15, 2009 · user-agents, css, microsoft, internet-explorer, opera, apple, safari, mozilla, firefox
29. 10 Fixes That Solve IE6 Problems (by/via) · Mar 6, 2009 · user-agents, microsoft, internet-explorer, doctype-switching
30. Conditional Stylesheets vs. CSS Hacks? Answer: Neither! (by) · Oct 20, 2008 · conditional-comments, css, html
31. 7 Principles of Clean and Optimized CSS (by/via) · Aug 18, 2008 · principles, css, optimization, minification
32. PNG Transparency for Internet Explorer (IE6 and Beyond) (by) · Oct 30, 2007 · images, png, transparency, user-agents, microsoft, internet-explorer, css
33. 70 Expert Ideas for Better CSS Coding (via) · May 10, 2007 · css, processes, tips-and-tricks, conditional-comments, link-lists
34. Internet Explorer Filter or Hack Using Character Escapes (by) · Jan 9, 2007 · user-agents, microsoft, internet-explorer
35. CSS Hacking (by) · Apr 24, 2006 · css
36. On Having Layout (by) · Jun 30, 2005 · user-agents, microsoft, internet-explorer
37. Problems the New IE Could Cause (by) · Feb 16, 2005 · user-agents, microsoft, internet-explorer, doctype-switching
38. Introduction to Browser-Specific CSS Hacks (by/via) · Jan 20, 2005 · introductions, user-agents, css
39. Integrated Web Design: Strategies for Long-Term CSS Hack Management (by/via) · Jun 25, 2004 · css, maintainability, strategies
40. Evaluating CSS Hacks (by/via) · May 4, 2004 · css
41. Keep CSS Easy (by) · Sep 9, 2003 · css, user-agents, microsoft, internet-explorer
42. From Table Hacks to CSS Layout: A Web Designer’s Journey (by/via) · Feb 16, 2001 · web-platform, history, css, anti-patterns, best-practices
43. Box Model Hack (by) · Feb 16, 2001 · css, box-model

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