When writing in HTML, the
- tag, also called the HTML description list element, is a block element used to contain a list of definitions and their descriptions. For example, the
- and
- elements. The following sections contain information about the
- tag, including an example of it in use, and related attributes and browser compatibility.
- Bear
- Large brown mammal
- Frog
- Small green amphibian
- Example of
- code
- Example result
- Attributes
- Compatibility
- Related information
- How to create a bullet and number list in HTML.
- HTML and web design help and support.
Example of
- code
Example result
Attributes
Within an HTML tag, an attribute dictates certain aspects of an HTML element. Attributes are made up of a name and value pair. While the
- tag does not have any unique attributes, it does utilize all of the standard attributes.
Compatibility
Browser, Compatibility, Container tag, Glossary, Web design terms
Related information
- tag could be used to create a glossary of terms. It is the parent of the
