How can I add :before and :after effects in Webflow?

To add :before and :after pseudo-elements in Webflow, you'll need to use custom CSS code, as Webflow’s visual interface does not directly support them. Here's how to do it:

1. Prepare the Target Element

• Assign a unique class to the element you want to target with the :before or :after effects.
• Example: Give your element a class name like "fancy-heading".

2. Insert Custom Code in Page Settings or Embed

• You can add the custom CSS either in the Page Settings > Custom Code area or using an Embed component within the page body.

3. Write the CSS for :before or :after

• Use standard CSS selectors with your class name and pseudo-element.

• Example custom CSS:

  If your element has the class "fancy-heading", your CSS might look like this:

  <style>
  `.fancy-heading::before {
  content: "★ ";
  color: gold;
  margin-right: 5px;
  }`
  </style>

• Remember:

• Use content — it's required when using ::before and ::after.

• Style it as needed (e.g., position, color, margin, etc.).

• This CSS is only rendered on published pages—changes won’t appear in Webflow Designer preview.

4. Publish the Site to See the Effect

• Publish your site to a Webflow staging domain or your custom domain.
• The :before and :after effects will now show up.

Summary

To use :before and :after in Webflow, add a unique class to your element and apply custom CSS using the Embed element or Page Settings. Webflow's Designer doesn't support these pseudo-elements natively, so the effects only show after publishing.