# ::after

Adds generated content at the end of an element.

## What does `::after` do?

`::after` adds generated content at the end of an element, set with the `content` property.

```css
.external-link::after { content: " ↗"; }
```

Level: Apprentice · [More CSS terms at this level](https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/subjects/css/apprentice)

Updated: September 27, 2026

Source: https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/after