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Custom Search Input Control

Explore how to create an accessible and visually appealing custom search input using CSS. Understand how to remove native browser search decorations, insert a magnifier icon with pseudo-elements, and implement smooth transitions that expand the input on focus. This lesson helps you build a reusable CSS pattern for improved form controls that enhance user interaction without relying on JavaScript.

Problem description

Given an HTML page containing a div with class search-wrapper that wraps an <input type="search" class="custom-search" placeholder="Search...">, write CSS to:

  • Remove native search decorations and clear button using WebKit pseudo-elements:

    • ::-webkit-search-decoration

    • ::-webkit-search-cancel-button

    • ::-webkit-search-results-button ...