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HTML <dd> Tag

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The <dd> Tag provides the definition description.

HTML <dd> Tag


The <dd> tag provides a description, definition, or value in a description list.

This element can be used after a <dt> or another <dd> element.

Global attributes

Global attributes may be applied on all elements, although some elements may have no effect on them.

<accesskey>, <class>, <contenteditable>, <contextmenu>, <data-*>, <dir>, <draggable>, <dropzone>, <hidden>, <id>, <lang>, <spellcheck>, <style>, <tabindex>, <title>, <translate>.

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Example

<p>These are used to create data descriptions in a definition list:</p>
<dl>
  <dt>Beverages</dt>
  <dd>Ipoh Coffee</dd>
  <dd>Chartreuse verte</dd>
  <dd>Steeleye Stout</dd>
  <dt>Seafood</dt>
  <dd>Konbu</dd>
  <dd>Boston Crab Meat</dd>
</dl>
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