CSS Support for nth-child() in Internet Explorer 8

In modern browsers, the CSS nth-child() element is commonly employed to achieve zebra striping effects in tables. However, this functionality is notably absent in Internet Explorer 8. Here's how to address this limitation:

Polyfill Approach:

Selectivizr is an established polyfill that effectively extends Internet Explorer's CSS support. By implementing Selectivizr, you can utilize nth-child() in your CSS styles.

Without Polyfills:

Internet Explorer 8's support for the first-child selector presents an opportunity to emulate nth-child() functionality:

/*li:nth-child(2)*/
li:first-child   li {}

This approach allows you to specify styles for the second li element, effectively mimicking the behavior of nth-child(2).

Limitations:

While this emulation trick works for simple selectors like nth-child(2), it falls short when dealing with more complex expressions such as nth-child(2n 1) or nth-child(odd). Internet Explorer 8 lacks the ability to replicate the nuanced functionality of these selectors.