CSS content Property
ExampleThe following example inserts the URL in parenthesis after each link:
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Definition and Usage
The content property is used with the :before and :after pseudo-elements, to insert generated content.
Default value: | normal |
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Inherited: | no |
Version: | CSS2 |
JavaScript syntax: | object.style.content="url(beep.wav)" |
Browser Support
The content property is supported in all major browsers.
Note: Internet Explorer 8 (and higher) supports the content property if a !DOCTYPE is specified.
Content Property Values
Value | Description | Example |
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none | Sets the content, if specified, to nothing | Try it » |
normal | Sets the content, if specified, to normal, which default is "none" (which is nothing) | Try it » |
counter | Sets the content as a counter | Try it » |
attr(attribute) | Sets the content as one of the selector's attribute | Try it » |
string | Sets the content to the text you specify | Try it » |
open-quote | Sets the content to be an opening quote | Try it » |
close-quote | Sets the content to be a closing quote | Try it » |
no-open-quote | Removes the opening quote from then content, if specified | Try it » |
no-close-quote | Removes the closing quote from then content, if specified | Try it » |
url(url) | Sets the content to be some kind of media (an image, a sound, a video, etc.) | Try it » |
inherit | Specifies that the value of the content property should be inherited from the parent element |
Related Pages
CSS reference: :before pseudo element
CSS reference: :after pseudo element
Complete CSS Reference