Pseudo-element
/ˈsjuːdəʊ ˈelɪmənt/
Definition
A CSS keyword (::before, ::after, ::placeholder) that styles a specific part of an element.
Example in context
"label::after { content: '*'; color: red; } adds a required-field asterisk without extra HTML."
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Practice this term
Master Pseudo-element in context by working through exercises in the CSS & Frontend module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.