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HTML dfn Tag

The HTML dfn tag is used for indicating a definition. The dfn tag surrounds the word/term being defined.

Example <dfn>Definition</dfn>: To define the meaning of a word, phrase or term.

Attributes:

Attributes specific to this tag:
None
Common Attributes (common to most HTML tags):
Attribute	Description
dir	Specifies the direction of the text
class	Document wide identifier.
id	Document wide identifier
lang	Language code
title	Specifies a title to associate with the element. Many browsers will display this when the cursor hovers over the element (similar to a "tool tip").
style	Inline style (CSS)
onclick	Intrinsic event (see event handlers)
ondbclick	Intrinsic event (see event handlers)
onmousedown	Intrinsic event (see event handlers)
onmouseup	Intrinsic event (see event handlers)
onmouseover	Intrinsic event (see event handlers)
onmousemove	Intrinsic event (see event handlers)
onmouseout	Intrinsic event (see event handlers)
onkeypress	Intrinsic event (see event handlers)
onkeydown	Intrinsic event (see event handlers)
onkeyup	Intrinsic event (see event handlers)

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