CSS :before pseudo-element

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Definition

The :before pseudo-element inserts some content before an element.

Examples

The style below will play a sound before each occurrence of an <h1> element:

Try-It-Yourself Demos

Use :before to insert some content before an element (Does not work in IE)
This example demonstrates how to use the :before pseudo-element to insert an image before an element.

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