HTML Tag <DD>

<DD> Contains a definition in a definition list. Use this tag inside <DL> tags. This tag can contain block level elements.

Attribute of <DD> Tag

• CLASS
• ID
• STYLE
• TITLE

CLASS

Indicates which style class applies to the <DD> element.

<DL>
<DT>HTML
<DD CLASS="casual">Hypertext Markup
Language
</DD>

Possible Values

Any Class name that you define.

ID

Assigns a unique ID selector to an instance of the <DD> tag. When you then assign a style to that ID selector, it affects only that one instance of the <DD> tag.

<DL>
<DT>RS-232C
<DD ID="123">A standard for serial
communication between computers.
</DL>

Possible Values

Any ID name that you define.

STYLE

Specifies Style Sheet commands that apply to the definition.

<DD STYLE="background: blue; color: white">

Possible Values

CSS Property with value.

TITLE

Specifies text assigned to the tag. You might use this attribute for context-sensitive help within the document. Browsers may use this to show tool tips over the definition.

<DD TITLE="Definition">

Possible Values

Any Text Message.