<dt> Tag in HTML

The <dt> tag is used in HTML to define a term or name in a description list. It is typically used in conjunction with the <dl> (description list) and <dd> (description details) tags. The <dt> tag represents the term or name to be described, and it is followed by one or more <dd> elements that contain the description.

Key Points on <dt> Tag:

Syntax of <dt> Tag:

Syntax Example

<dl>
            <dt>Term 1</dt>
            <dd>Description for term 1.</dd>
        </dl>

Example of <dt> Tag in HTML:

This example demonstrates how to use the <dt> tag within a description list.

Code Example


<dl>
    <dt>HTML</dt>
    <dd>A markup language used to structure web content.</dd>
    <dt>CSS</dt>
    <dd>A style sheet language used to describe the look and feel of a document.</dd>
</dl>
        

Output

HTML
A markup language used to structure web content.
CSS
A style sheet language used to describe the look and feel of a document.

The <dt> tag is essential for creating accessible and semantically meaningful descriptions of terms in a list. It makes your lists more readable and organized, improving the user experience.