<dt>: The DT Element
Last updated: 2026-10-13
<dt>The DT Element
A term/name in a description list, usually followed by one or more dd.
| Category | Lists |
|---|---|
| Content Model | Flow content |
| Allowed Parents | Any element that accepts flow content |
| Content Tag | Yes — requires closing </dt> tag |
| Status | Standard |
📝 Syntax
<dt>Term</dt>▶ Example
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🌐 Browser Support
| Browser |  Chrome |
 Edge |
 Firefox |
 Safari |
 Opera |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <dt> | ✓ v1 | ✓ v12 | ✓ v1 | ✓ v1 | ✓ v1 |
| Supported in all major browsers | |||||
Tip： dt must live inside dl and be followed by dd for the explanation.
❓ FAQ
QCan dt contain links?
AYes, phrasing content (links, bold, inline tags) is allowed, but no headings (h1-h6) or block-level paragraphs. In FAQ scenarios, putting an
<a> anchor in dt that jumps to the answer is a common pattern.QWhat is the difference between dt and th?
ABoth mean 'name' but in different contexts:
<dt> is the 'term' of a dl description list; <th> is a table header cell. Use dl+dt+dd for key-value display and table+th for two-dimensional data — do not mix them.QCan one dt have multiple dds?
AYes, and it is valid. The classic case is a term with multiple meanings: one dt 'HTML' followed by two dds ('HyperText Markup Language' and 'a common misnomer for HyperText Transfer Protocol'). The browser indents each description, and screen readers read them as one group.
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