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Create a More Complex Shape Using CSS and HTML

Summary

  • The ::before and ::after pseudo-elements are used to add something before or after a selected element.
  • The ::before and ::after pseudo-elements need a content property.
    • Typically used to add photos or text to an element.

Final Code

<style>
  .heart {
    position: absolute;
    margin: auto;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    background-color: pink;
    height: 50px;
    width: 50px;
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
  }
  .heart::after {
    background-color: pink;
    content: "";
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: absolute;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    top: 0px;
    left: 25px;
  }
  .heart::before {
    content: "";
    background-color: pink;
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: absolute;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    top: -25px;
    left: 0px;
  }
</style>
<div class="heart"></div>