Attribute of <DFN> Tag

CLASS

Indicates which style class applies to the <DFN> element.

Example:

<DFN CLASS="casual">POP stands for Post Office Protocol</DFN>

Possible Values

Any Class name that you define.

ID

Assigns a unique ID selector to an instance of the <DFN> tag. When you then assign a style to that ID selector, it affects only that one instance of the <DFN> tag.

Example:

<DFN ID="dkm">WWW stands for World Wide Web</DFN>

Possible Values

Any ID name that you define.

STYLE

Specifies Style Sheet commands that apply to the definition.

Example:

<DFN STYLE="background: blue; color: white">ESP stands for extra-sensory perception.</DFN>

Possible Values

CSS Property with value.

TITLE

Specifies text assigned to the tag. You might use this attribute for context-sensitive help within the document. Browsers may use this to show tool tips over the definition text.

Example:

<DFN TITLE="Definition">

Possible Values

Any text message.