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arXiv: highlight citation links

Highlights links to cited papers in the arXiv red accent so references are easier to follow in the text.

Code to copy

/* Highlight citation and reference links in an accent color */
a[href*="/abs/"],
a[href*="arxiv.org/abs"],
.list-identifier a,
.bib-cite a,
a.bib-link {
  color: #b31b1b !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(179,27,27,0.45) !important;
  text-underline-offset: 2px !important;
}
a[href*="/abs/"]:hover {
  background: rgba(179,27,27,0.10) !important;
}

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