Css: How to remove pseudo elements (after, before,...)?

JQuery to the rescue

When performing pseudo-element exorcism with jQuery, adding a class that nullifies the ::after or ::before is your secret sauce:

$('.your-element').addClass('ghostbuster'); /* Who you gonna call?! */
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In your CSS catalogue, you'll need:

.ghostbuster::after, 
.ghostbuster::before { 
    content: none !important; /* 100% ghost free guarantee! */
}
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This method grants you coding super powers, no unnecessary meddling with your precious CSS files!

Selectors unmasked: the wildcard

Sometimes the situation calls for a mass pseudo-element vanishing act. That's where the * universal selector comes in:

*::after, 
*::before { 
    content: none;  /* And they lived happily ever after without pseudo-elements! */
}
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Remember, * is the wildcard that will affect all elements, use wisely or face unforeseen consequences!

Setting the record straight on jQuery

There's a ghastly misconception floating around cyberspace that jQuery can hide pseudo-elements directly with the .css() method:

$('p:after').css('display', 'none'); // ❌ Nope, ain't gonna work!
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Beware, pseudo-elements aren't part of the DOM, so jQuery's .css() can't reach 'em. Not directly, at least. Stick with the class manipulation method.

Myth busting: pseudo-classes vs pseudo-elements

To pick the right coding battle, understand the difference between pseudo-classes and pseudo-elements:

• Pseudo-classes (:hover, :focus) represent states of an element.
• Pseudo-elements (::before, ::after) are virtual stylistic additions.

This crucial knowledge lets you target your CSS with the precision of a ninja.

The !important declaration: a necessary evil

When multiple styles are at play, guarantee content: none; is enforced by employing the !important declaration:

selector::after {
    content: none !important; /* Priority boarding for our content: none */
}
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Yes, !important is the bad boy of CSS, but there are times when its muscle is needed.

Optimizing performance: select with caution

The * selector can feel like a magic wand, but overuse can slow your page to a crawl. Selecting specific elements or grouping logically is a smarter move for performance.

button::after, 
.navbar::before { 
    content: none;  /* Button says: I ain't afraid of no ghost! */
}
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