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# normalize.css v2 # normalize.css v2
Normalize.css is a customisable CSS file that makes browsers render all Normalize.css is a customisable CSS file that makes browsers render all
elements more consistently and in line with modern standards. We researched the elements more consistently and in line with modern standards.
differences between default browser styles in order to precisely target only
the styles that need normalizing. The project relies on researching the differences between default browser
styles in order to precisely target only the styles that need or benefit from
normalizing.
[Check out the demo](http://necolas.github.io/normalize.css/latest/test.html) [Check out the demo](http://necolas.github.io/normalize.css/latest/test.html)
[Legacy browser support is available in v1](https://github.com/necolas/normalize.css/tree/v1)
## Install ## Install
Download from the [project page](http://necolas.github.io/normalize.css/). Download from the [project page](http://necolas.github.io/normalize.css/).
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## How to use it ## How to use it
Normalize.css is intended to be used as an alternative to CSS resets. No other styles should come before Normalize.css.
It's suggested that you read the `normalize.css` file and consider customising It is recommended that you include the `normalize.css` file as untouched
it to meet your needs. Alternatively, include the file in your project and library code.
override the defaults later in your CSS.
## Browser support ## Browser support
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* Opera 12+ * Opera 12+
* Internet Explorer 8+ * Internet Explorer 8+
## Contribute [Normalize.css v1 provides legacy browser
support](https://github.com/necolas/normalize.css/tree/v1) (IE 6+, Safari 4+),
but is no longer actively developed.
## Contributing
Please read the CONTRIBUTING.md Please read the CONTRIBUTING.md