Scripting (PHP) in external CSS files

Can it be done?

[benlieb]

I've frequently wanted to use some form of variable in my external CSS files. For example in a given color scheme you may use one color in 20 places, then want to change that color everywhere quickly.

Alas, I don't think scripting is allowed in CSS files, or is there some way I don't know of?

I've thought of just putting the CSS in the page itself, thereby getting PHP in on the action. But this seems like a step in the wrong direction.

[jetboy_70]

Yes. Easily. All explained here: :)

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[dcrombie]

Your options are:

a) configure your site so .css files are parsed with PHP;
b) write the relevant CSS code in-line using PHP; or
c) use PHP to include alternate style-sheets.

You don't need to include ALL the CSS code in-line for (b) - just the sections you want to make dynamic.

[DrDoc]

Or, simply point to a .php file instead of .css