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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> 

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