::cue

A pseudo-element that allows you to style VTT (Video Text Tracks) cues, such as subtitles or captions, inside a media element.

Quick example

::cue {
  /* Styles the subtitles in a video player */
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: inherit;
}

::cue Browser Support

Widely available Since 2015 96% global usage

This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It has been available across browsers since 2015.

Safe to use without fallbacks.

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