Question 1

How do I save CSS changes to a file with Magic CSS?

Accepted Answer

The extension auto-saves code to browser storage by default, but you can configure it to save to the local file system for persistent storage, as mentioned in the auto-save feature for live editing.

Question 2

Can Magic CSS edit styles inside iframes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports iframes and can be loaded within them to style embedded content, which is useful for testing or modifying nested web elements directly.

Question 3

Magic CSS vs Chrome DevTools for live editing?

Accepted Answer

Magic CSS offers specialized tools like Less/Sass conversion and point-and-click selectors, while DevTools are more integrated but lack preprocessing features. Magic CSS is better for direct code manipulation without reloads.

Question 4

Does Magic CSS support SCSS syntax?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports Sass, which includes SCSS syntax, and can convert it to CSS live, as specified in the features for Less and Sass conversion tools.

Question 5

How to use Emmet abbreviations in Magic CSS editor?

Accepted Answer

Emmet support is built-in; simply type the abbreviations in the editor, and they will expand to CSS code automatically, based on the Emmet integration detailed in the README.

Question 6

Is Magic CSS good for debugging CSS on production sites?

Accepted Answer

It's useful for applying temporary styles or testing changes on live pages without modifying source code, but exercise caution to avoid unintended effects on production environments.

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