# Dialects

> **TL;DR**
> Required plugin: CSS
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> the plugin is bundled with IntelliJ IDEA and enabled by default.

This page lets you specify which dialects are used in your project.

A dialect may be set at the project level, and also at the level of a directory or a file. If a dialect is not specified explicitly, it is inherited from a higher hierarchical level. The dialects specified explicitly are shown in black. The inherited values are shown in gray italic.

| Item | Description |
| --- | --- |
| File/Directory |  This column shows the hierarchy of files and folders in the project. Each row corresponds to a directory or a file. |
| CSS Dialect |    Specify the dialect to be used.       Click the cell of interest and select the necessary option from the list.      In addition to particular dialects, you can select:       * Clear. This will clear the corresponding cell. As a result, an option from a higher hierarchical level will be inherited.    |

## See also