DD - definition data
Purpose
To provide a definition for a term
in a definition list (DL element)
Typical rendering
Indented and presented as a separate piece of text attached to the
corresponding definition term.
Basic syntax
<DD>definition</DD>
The end tag </DD> can always be omitted, and it usually is omitted.
Possible attributes
None.
Allowed context
DL
element.
Contents
Block elements.
Notice that heading and ADDRESS
elements are not allowed.
On the other hand, lists are allowed.
Examples
An example which does not say very much:
<DD>See RFC 822.</DD>
For more realistic examples, see
the description of the
DL
element.
Notes
Some people use DD as such, outside any DL element,
to get some text indented. This violates the specifications
and does not work in general.
Date of last update:
2010-12-16.