Some things that need testing: :nth-child(2n+3) :nth-child(2n-2) :nth-child(2n-3) :nth-child(-2n+1) :nth-child(-1n+6) :nth-child(-2) :nth-child(-2n-2) :nth-child(-n-2) summary file See also: http://www.w3.org/mid/40B8E7FA.3040409@mit.edu