Change the color of a bullet in an HTML list?
To change the bullet color in an HTML list, use CSS with the ::before
pseudo-element. Here, we set list-style-type
to none
on the <ul>
element to remove the default bullets, and apply a custom bullet styled with color
using the content
property. Check out the example:
This approach ensures the bullets appear red, appearing separate from text color.
Deep dive: Enhancing list bullet styles
Creating custom bullet styles with ::before
Let's go fancy and use Unicode characters or even emojis as custom bullets:
Positioning the royal bullets
Positioning and alignment rule a bullet's world! Tweaking the ::before
content is needed to ensure a perfect match with the text:
Seeing the text in a new light
Encapsulate your list item text within a <span>
for making it stylish:
Picture-perfect custom bullets without images
Images for bullets? Nah, we're all about CSS and accessibility. Plus, we love being flexible and maintainable:
Colors in lists: Points to ponder
Differentiating bullet importance with colors
Use varying colors for bullets to highlight the list's VIPs:
Improving list item readability
For easier reading, especially with long lists or detailed list items, use CSS properties like line-height
and margin-bottom
:
Making friends with cross-browser compatibility
CSS ::before
pseudo-element might be a diva with older versions of IE. Be sure to test them or, better, offer fallbacks for older browsers. Take wise decisions while choosing Unicode symbols for cross-browser compatibility:
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