CSS :before pseudo-element
CSS :before Pseudo-Element
Description
The :before pseudo-element is used to insert content before an element.
Example
The following example demonstrates how to use the :before element to add content before any element.
<html>
<head>
<style type = "text/css">
p:before {
content: url(/https://coder-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/images/bullet.gif)
} </style>
</head>
<body>
<p> This line will be preceded by a bullet.</p>
<p> This line will be preceded by a bullet.</p>
<p> This line will be preceded by a bullet.</p>
</body>
</html>
This will produce the following black link –