CSS · Selectors and cascade

Pseudo-element

A keyword that selects a part of an element, such as the first line, first letter or a marker.

Syntax
::before, ::after, ::marker

Example

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::after ::before ::placeholder ::selection :active :checked :disabled :empty

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