HTML Reference Guide
DL
<DL
CLASS=type
COMPACT
ID=value
STYLE=css1 properties>
</DL>
Specifies that the following block is a definition list, that is, an automatically formatted list with terms on the left and their definitions indented below. The end-tag is required.
See DT (directory term) and DD (directory definition) for a description of elements that appear within a directory list.
- CLASS=type
- Indicates the class to which the element belongs.
- COMPACT
- Specifies that the list should be organized in a compact style. Each entry appears closer together.
- ID=value
- Specifies a unique value for the element over the document.
- STYLE=css1 properties
- Specifies style information.
Example
<DL>
<DT>Cat
<DD> A small domesticated mammal.
<DT>Lizard
<DD>A reptile generally found in dry areas.
</DL>