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Discover an easy solution to `remove the border` from a Font Awesome icon in an anchor tag. Follow our step-by-step guide to achieve the perfect styling for your links!
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How to Remove Border for Font Awesome Icon Inside Anchor Tag

If you’re working with HTML and CSS, you may have encountered a situation where you want to style your anchor tags with a border but also include a Font Awesome icon. However, if the border appears beneath the icon, it can disrupt the aesthetics of your design. In this guide, we’ll explore a simple solution to eliminate that unwanted border under the Font Awesome icon while keeping the desired styling for your anchor tag.

The Challenge

You might be using CSS properties like border-bottom to create a clean and stylish link. But when you add a Font Awesome icon, the border extends beneath the icon as well, leading to an unappealing look. Here’s a quick overview of your initial setup:

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And your CSS might look something like this:

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The question arises: How can you style the anchor tag without the border affecting the Font Awesome icon?

The Solution

Fortunately, there is a straightforward workaround! If you cannot modify the HTML structure, you can use CSS to position your icon absolutely, effectively removing it from the flow of the anchor’s border. Here’s how to do it step-by-step.

Step 1: Update Your CSS

To achieve the desired look, follow these CSS instructions:

Set your anchor class with position: relative;. This will create a positioning context for the Font Awesome icon.

Style the icon using position: absolute; to pull it out of the anchor’s flow, removing it from any border effects.

Here’s how your updated CSS will look:

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Step 2: Updated HTML Example

Now, modify your HTML to use the new test class. Here’s how it should look:

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Key Points to Remember

Relative Positioning: By setting position: relative; on the anchor tag, you provide a reference point for the absolutely positioned icon.

Absolute Positioning: This allows the icon to exist independently of the anchor’s border.

Margin Adjustment: Ensure you give enough margin to the anchor so the icon doesn’t overlap.

Conclusion

With these simple changes, you can easily remove the border under your Font Awesome icons while maintaining a clean and stylish design for your links. This technique allows you greater flexibility in organizing your HTML and CSS without compromising on aesthetics. Happy styling!