HTML <dfn> Tag
Browser Support
All major browsers support the <dfn> tag.
Tag Definition and Usage Instructions
The <dfn> tag is a phrase tag used to define a definition item.
Tip:We do not oppose the use of this tag, but if you only use it to achieve a certain visual effect, we recommend that you use CSS, which may produce richer results.
All phrase tags:
| Tag | Description |
|---|---|
| <em> | Renders as emphasized text. |
| <strong> | Defines important text. |
| <dfn> | Defines a definition item. |
| <code> | Defines computer code text. |
| <samp> | Defines sample text. |
| <kbd> | Defines keyboard text. It indicates that the text is typed from a keyboard. It is often used in computer-related documents or manuals. |
| <var> | Defines a variable. You can use this tag together with the <pre> and <code> tags. |
Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
None.
Global Attributes
The <dfn> tag supportsHTML global attributes。
Event Attributes
The <dfn> tag supportsHTML event attributes。
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