# CSS3 :read-write Selector

## Example

Select and style only if the input element is not "readonly":

input:-moz-read-write { /* For Firefox */
background-color: yellow;
}
input:read-write {
background-color: yellow;
}
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## Definition and Usage

The :read-write selector selects form elements which are "readable" and "writeable".

Form elements with no "readonly" attribute, and no "disabled" attribute are defined as "read-" and "write-able".

Note: Currently, in most browsers, the :read-write selector only applies to input and textarea elements, where the "readonly" attribute is not present, regardless if the element is disabled or not.

Version: | CSS3

## Browser Support

The :read-only selector is supported in Chrome, Safari and Opera.

Internet Explorer does not support the :read-write selector.

Firefox supports an alternative, the :-moz-read-write selector.

Selector |  |  |  |  |
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
:read-only | Yes | Not supported | -moz- | Yes | Yes

## CSS Syntax

:read-write {
css declarations;
}

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