Capillary electrochromatography (CEC) is a hybrid between capillary electrophoresis and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) that has gained popularity in recent years. CEC uses an electrically driven flow to transport the solutes through the chromatographic column. Separation can be achieved by differential partition between two phases, differential electromigration, or a combination of these two. Herein, the main features of CEC are presented, including basic principles and a literature overview on different practical approaches used.