HTML <dfn> Tag
The HTML <dfn> tag represents the HTML definition tag. The content of the HTML <dfn> tag is a term whose definition is understood to be the nearby text by the browser.
Syntax:
<dfn>Content</dfn>
Example:
<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <body> <p><dfn>Apple</dfn> is a fruit.</p> </body> </html>
Explanation:
In the above example, we are using the HTML <dfn> tag to specify that the nearby text is the definition of the term defined within the <dfn> tag.
Example: Using the title attribute.
<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <body> <p><dfn title="Fruits">Apple</dfn> is a fruit.</p> </body> </html>
Explanation:
In the above example, we are using the title attribute of the HTML <dfn> tag to specify the definition of the term defined within the <dfn> tag when mouse hovers over it.
Tag specific Attribute:
| Attribute | Uses |
| title | Used to specify the definition of the term defined within the <dfn> tag when the mouse hovers over it. |
Global Attributes:
The HTML Global attributes are supported by the HTML <dfn> tag.
Event Attributes:
The HTML Event attributes are supported by the HTML <dfn> tag.
Supporting Browsers:
Chrome, IE, Firefox, Opera, and Safari.