css only checkbox (with content attribute)

Question

how can I make a custom checkbox with css only (no JS no JQ) with content:\"on\" when checked and content:\"off\" when uncheked.

Thanks.

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Answer 1

I believe this is impossible with just css. Css decorates a html element and does not change its properties. If you click the checkbox, the box will have to do a postback to show it on the page. In which case the css will be the same. You need javascript.

What makes you not want to use javascript?

Answer 2

It is possible. Check out these blog posts by Ryan Seddon. He explain how you can play with checkbox and CSS

http://www.thecssninja.com/css/custom-inputs-using-css

http://www.thecssninja.com/css/futurebox3

http://www.thecssninja.com/css/css-tree-menu

Answer 3

Creating an actual element with CSS isn't possible. You can however style a checkbox using css.

An example:

input[type=checkbox] {
    outline: 2px solid #f00;
}

Relying on pure CSS is also a give-or-take when dealing with different browsers and platforms. I hope this answers your question.

Answer 4

input[type=checkbox] {
    position: relative;
    visibility: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
}

input[type=checkbox]:after {
    display: block;
    content: "OFF";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: -30px;
    visibility: visible;
    height: 30px;
    line-height: 30px;
    width: 50px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: #d00;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
}

input[type=checkbox]:checked:after {
    content: "ON";
    background: #0a0;
}

<input type="checkbox" />