The <dd> tag in HTML stands for definition description and is used to denote the description or definition of an item in a description list. Paragraphs, line breaks, images, links, lists can be inserted inside a <dd> tag. The <dd> tag in HTML is used along with <dl> tag which defines the description list and <dt> tag which defines the terms in the description list. The <dd> tag requires a starting, but the end tag is optional.
Syntax:
<dd> Contents... </dd>
Example 1: Below programs illustrate the <dd> element in HTML.
HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<h1>GeeksforGeeks</h1>
<h2>HTML dd Tag</h2>
<dl>
<dt>Geeks Classes</dt>
<dd>It is an extensive classroom programme
for enhancing DS and Algo concepts.</dd>
<br>
<dt>Fork Python</dt>
<dd>It is a course designed for beginners
in python.</dd>
<br>
<dt>Interview Preparation</dt>
<dd>It is a course designed for preparation
of interviews in top product based companies.</dd>
</dl>
</body>
</html>
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Output:
Example 2: This example uses the <dd> tag with display property.
HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<h1>GeeksforGeeks</h1>
<h2>HTML dd Tag</h2>
<dl>
<dt>Geeks Classes</dt>
<dd style="display: inline; margin-left: 60px">
It is an extensive classroom programme
for enhancing DS and Algo concepts.
</dd>
</dl>
</body>
</html>
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Output:
Supported Browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Edge 12
- Internet Explorer
- Firefox 1
- Opera
- Safari