DT - definition term
Purpose
To present a term
in a definition list (DL element).
Typical rendering
Distinguished from normal text by means of layout
or font usage or both.
Basic syntax
<DT>term</DT>
The end tag </DT> can always be omitted, and it usually is omitted.
Possible attributes
None.
Allowed context
DL
element.
Contents
Text elements.
Examples
An example which does not say very much:
<DT>Terminus technicus.</DT>
For more realistic examples, see
the description of the
DL
element.
Date of last update:
2010-12-16.