CSS Pseudo-Elements Module
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The CSS Pseudo-Elements Module is a W3C specification that defines the syntax and behavior of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after, enabling authors to style and insert generated content into specific parts of elements.
All labels observed (5)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| CSS Pseudo-Elements Level 3 | 1 |
| CSS Pseudo-Elements Level 4 | 1 |
| CSS Pseudo-Elements Module canonical | 1 |
| CSS pseudo-elements | 1 |
| css-pseudo | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T10329289 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: CSS Pseudo-Elements Module Context triple: [CSS Fullscreen Module Level 1, relatedTo, CSS Pseudo-Elements Module]
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A.
CSS Cascade and Inheritance Module
The CSS Cascade and Inheritance Module is a W3C specification that defines how CSS declarations are prioritized, combined, and passed down through the document tree to determine the final computed styles of elements.
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B.
CSS Containment Module Level 1
CSS Containment Module Level 1 is a W3C CSS specification that defines mechanisms for isolating a subtree of the DOM to improve rendering performance and predictability of layout, style, and paint.
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C.
CSS Custom Properties for Cascading Variables Module Level 1
CSS Custom Properties for Cascading Variables Module Level 1 is a W3C CSS specification that standardizes the use of custom properties (often called CSS variables) to enable reusable, dynamically cascading values in stylesheets.
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D.
CSS Basic User Interface Module Level 3
CSS Basic User Interface Module Level 3 is a W3C specification that defines user interface–related CSS features such as box sizing, outlines, cursor properties, and UI states for web content.
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E.
CSS Level 3 modules
CSS Level 3 modules are a collection of W3C specifications that extend and refine Cascading Style Sheets by defining advanced layout, styling, and presentation features for the web.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: CSS Pseudo-Elements Module Target entity description: The CSS Pseudo-Elements Module is a W3C specification that defines the syntax and behavior of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after, enabling authors to style and insert generated content into specific parts of elements.
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A.
CSS Cascade and Inheritance Module
The CSS Cascade and Inheritance Module is a W3C specification that defines how CSS declarations are prioritized, combined, and passed down through the document tree to determine the final computed styles of elements.
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B.
CSS Containment Module Level 1
CSS Containment Module Level 1 is a W3C CSS specification that defines mechanisms for isolating a subtree of the DOM to improve rendering performance and predictability of layout, style, and paint.
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C.
CSS Custom Properties for Cascading Variables Module Level 1
CSS Custom Properties for Cascading Variables Module Level 1 is a W3C CSS specification that standardizes the use of custom properties (often called CSS variables) to enable reusable, dynamically cascading values in stylesheets.
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D.
CSS Basic User Interface Module Level 3
CSS Basic User Interface Module Level 3 is a W3C specification that defines user interface–related CSS features such as box sizing, outlines, cursor properties, and UI states for web content.
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E.
CSS Level 3 modules
CSS Level 3 modules are a collection of W3C specifications that extend and refine Cascading Style Sheets by defining advanced layout, styling, and presentation features for the web.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
CSS module
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W3C specification ⓘ technical standard ⓘ |
| clarifies | legacy single-colon pseudo-element syntax compatibility ⓘ |
| defines |
cascading and inheritance rules for pseudo-elements
ⓘ
double-colon pseudo-element notation ⓘ how pseudo-elements interact with generated content ⓘ how pseudo-elements interact with hit-testing ⓘ how pseudo-elements interact with layout ⓘ how pseudo-elements interact with painting ⓘ how pseudo-elements participate in the box tree ⓘ |
| definesBehaviorFor |
CSS pseudo-elements
ⓘ
linked to:
CSS Pseudo-Elements Module
|
| definesConcept | CSS pseudo-element ⓘ |
| definesSyntaxFor | CSS pseudo-elements ⓘ |
| distinguishesFrom | CSS pseudo-classes ⓘ |
| enables |
insertion of generated content
ⓘ
styling of specific parts of elements ⓘ |
| hasVersion |
CSS Pseudo-Elements Level 3
ⓘ
linked to:
CSS Pseudo-Elements Module
CSS Pseudo-Elements Level 4 ⓘ
linked to:
CSS Pseudo-Elements Module
|
| partOf |
CSS Level 3
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linked to:
CSS Level 3 modules
CSS Level 4 ⓘ |
| publishedBy | World Wide Web Consortium ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Selectors Level 3
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Selectors Level 4 ⓘ |
| shortName |
css-pseudo
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linked to:
CSS Pseudo-Elements Module
|
| specifiesPseudoElement |
::after
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::backdrop ⓘ ::before ⓘ ::cue ⓘ ::cue-region ⓘ ::file-selector-button ⓘ ::first-letter ⓘ ::first-line ⓘ ::grammar-error ⓘ ::marker ⓘ ::part() ⓘ ::placeholder ⓘ ::selection ⓘ ::slotted() ⓘ ::spelling-error ⓘ ::target-text ⓘ |
| status | W3C Candidate Recommendation (for some levels/editions) ⓘ |
| usedFor |
styling form control subparts
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styling generated content ⓘ styling media text tracks ⓘ styling shadow DOM parts ⓘ styling typographic fragments ⓘ |
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Input
Subject: CSS Pseudo-Elements Module Description of subject: The CSS Pseudo-Elements Module is a W3C specification that defines the syntax and behavior of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after, enabling authors to style and insert generated content into specific parts of elements.
Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
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linked to: CSS Pseudo-Elements Module