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Media and Interactive Content Pseudo-Elements

Explore how to use CSS pseudo-elements ::backdrop and ::cue to enhance media content and interactive elements. Understand styling techniques for modal backdrops and captions to improve accessibility and presentation without modifying HTML structure.

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This lesson focuses on pseudo-elements that interact with media elements and user interface components like dialogs and captions.

::backdrop

The ::backdrop pseudo-element styles the backdrop of elements such as modals or dialogs when they are active.

In the above CSS code, we style the backdrop of the dialog with a semi-transparent black background, emphasizing the modal effect.

Note: The ::backdrop pseudo-element is tied to the modal ...