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JavaScript Using jQuery Plugins Using a jQuery Carousel Changing the Appearance of the Carousel

Amandeep Pasricha
Amandeep Pasricha
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Posted by Amandeep Pasricha
Amandeep Pasricha
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What virtual content did :before pseudo class generate?

Was the dot the virtual content generated by the ::before. What was the purpose of adding the before element to the dots?

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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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The ":before" CSS rule is what creates the dots. If you look at the CSS pane on the right, you'll see in the code where the content attribute contains the actual "bullet" character that makes up the dot.