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The custom checkbox stays hand-rolled until `::checkmark` actually ships

Andy Bell's new Piccalilli piece previews the ::checkmark pseudo-element and appearance: base, then quietly concedes no browser is working on it. Until that changes, the accessible checkbox is still a label wrapping a real input — not a div.

Sep 17, 2026 · Marcus Osei CSS & layout

::highlight() with a text-shadow safety net

The CSS Custom Highlight API lets you paint arbitrary text ranges from JavaScript, no wrapper spans required. A text-shadow fallback keeps the effect intact when the API is not there.

Aug 6, 2026 · Iris Calderón