HTML <dt> Tag

Definition and Usage

<dt> tags define the terms/names in the description list.

<dt> tags with <dl>(define description list) and <dd>Together with (describe each term/ name).

See also:

HTML Tutorial:HTML List

HTML DOM Reference Manual:DT Object

Example

A description list that includes terms and descriptions:

<dl>
  <dt>Computer</dt>
  <dd>Instruments used for calculation ... ...</dd>
  <dt>Display</dt>
  <dd>Devices that display information visually ... ...</dd>
</dl>

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Global Attributes

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

event attributes

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

Default CSS Settings

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

dt {
  display: block;
}

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Browser Support

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