HTML <dd> Tag

Definition and usage

<dd> tags are used to describe terms/names in the description list.

<dd> tags with <dl>(Define description list) and <dt>(Define terms/names) together.

in <dd> In the tag, you can place paragraphs, line breaks, images, links, lists, and more.

See also:

HTML Tutorial:HTML Lists

HTML DOM Reference Manual:DD Object

Example

Description list, containing terms and descriptions:

<dl>
  <dt>Computer</dt>
  <dd>Instruments for calculation ... ...</dd>
  <dt>Display</dt>
  <dd>Devices for displaying information ... ...</dd>
</dl>

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Global Attributes

<dd> The tag also supports Global Attributes in HTML.

event attributes

<dd> The tag also supports Event Attributes in HTML.

Default CSS Settings

Most browsers will display the following default values <dd> Element:

dd {
  display: block;
  margin-left: 40px;
}

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Browser Support

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