# Property Description

The content property is used in conjunction with the :before and :after pseudo-elements, to insert generated content.

# Property Values

Value | Description
--- | ---
none | The pseudo-element is not generated
normal | (default) The pseudo-element is not generated when used with :before or :after
content specifications | This can be strings, URIs, counters, or quote characters separated by whitespace
inherit1 | Specifies that the value of the property should be inherited from the parent element

# Examples

This example inserts the text "Click Here: " at the beginning and as part of the link.

    a:before {
      content:"Click Here: ";
    }

# Browser Support

Firefox | IE | Chrome | Opera | Safari

1 - 'inherit' not supported by IE

# Miscellaneous Information

Inherited: | No
Defined In: | CSS2