DL Element | DL Object

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Denotes a definition list.

HTML Syntax

<DL
    CLASS=classname
    COMPACT
    ID=value
    LANG=language
    LANGUAGE=JAVASCRIPT | JSCRIPT | VBSCRIPT  | VBS
    STYLE=css1-properties
    TITLE=text
    event = script
>

Remarks

The DL element is a block element and requires a closing tag.

This element is available in HTML as of Microsoft® Internet Explorer 3.0, and in script as of Internet Explorer 4.0.

Members

DL Members

Styles

DL Styles

Example

This example uses the DL element with the DD and DT elements to create a definition list.

<DL>
<DT>Cat
<DD>A small domesticated mammal.
<DT>Lizard
<DD>A reptile generally found in dry areas.
</DL>