HTML 5 | <summary> Tag

The <summary> tag in HTML is used to define a summary for the <details> element.

  • The <summary>> element is used along with the <details> element and provides a summary visible to the user.
  • When the summary is clicked by the user, the content placed inside the <details> element becomes visible which was previously hidden.
  • The <summary> tag was added in HTMl 5.
  • The <summary> tag requires both starting and ending tag.

Syntax:

<summary> Content whoso summary is required </summary>

Below program illustrates the <summary> element:



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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
  
<details>
  <summary>GeeksforGeeks.</summary>
  <p> It is a portal for geeks.</p>
</details>
  
</body>
</html>

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Supported Browser: Supported browsers are listed below


    

  • Google Chrome 12.0
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  • Firefox 48.0
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  • Opera 15.0
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  • Safari 6.0
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