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HTML <DL> Tag
Description:
The <dl> tag defines a definition list.
The <dl> tag is used in conjunction with <dt> (defines the item in the list) and <dd> (describes the item in the list).
Specific Attributes:
None
Other Attributes:
| Attribute | Definition |
| dir |
Specifies the text direction for the content in
an element.
|
| class | Specifies a classname for an element. |
| id | Specifies a unique id for an element. |
| lang | Specifies a language code for the content in an element. |
| title | Specifies a title to associate with the element. Many browsers will display this when the cursor hovers over the element (similar to a "tool tip"). |
| style | Specifies an inline style for an element. |
Example Code:
<dl>
<dt>Coffee</dt>
<dd>- black hot drink</dd>
<dt>Milk</dt>
<dd>- white cold drink</dd>
</dl>
Result
- Coffee
- - black hot drink
- Milk
- - white cold drink