A description list, with terms and descriptions:
The <dt> tag defines a term/name in a description list.
The <dt> tag is used in conjunction with <dl> (defines a description list) and <dd> (describes each term/name).
Element | |||||
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<dt> | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
In HTML 4.01, the <dt> tag defines an item in a definition list.
In HTML5, the <dt> tag defines a term/name in a description list.
The <dt> tag also supports the Global Attributes in HTML.
The <dt> tag also supports the Event Attributes in HTML.
HTML tutorial: HTML Lists
HTML DOM reference: DT Object
Most browsers will display the <dt> element with the following default values: