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HTML Tag: dl

The <dl> tag is used to define a description list. A description list is a list of terms and their descriptions. The <dl> tag is used in conjunction with the <dt> tag, which defines the term, and the <dd> tag, which defines the description.

Here is an example of a description list:

HTML
HyperText Markup Language
CSS
Cascading Style Sheets
JavaScript
A programming language used to create interactive effects within web browsers.

In the example above, the <dt> tag is used to define the terms (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript), and the <dd> tag is used to define their respective descriptions.

Here is the code for the example above:

  <dl>
    <dt>HTML</dt>
    <dd>HyperText Markup Language</dd>
    <dt>CSS</dt>
    <dd>Cascading Style Sheets</dd>
    <dt>JavaScript</dt>
    <dd>A programming language used to create interactive effects within web browsers.</dd>
  </dl>

The <dl> tag can be used to create a variety of different types of lists. For example, it can be used to create a glossary or a list of frequently asked questions.

Here is an example of a glossary:

HTML
HyperText Markup Language
CSS
Cascading Style Sheets
JavaScript
A programming language used to create interactive effects within web browsers.
API
Application Programming Interface
HTTP
Hypertext Transfer Protocol

Here is the code for the example above:

  <dl>
    <dt>HTML</dt>
    <dd>HyperText Markup Language</dd>
    <dt>CSS</dt>
    <dd>Cascading Style Sheets</dd>
    <dt>JavaScript</dt>
    <dd>A programming language used to create interactive effects within web browsers.</dd>
    <dt>API</dt>
    <dd>Application Programming Interface</dd>
    <dt>HTTP</dt>
    <dd>Hypertext Transfer Protocol</dd>
  </dl>

The <dl> tag is a useful tool for organizing information on a web page. It allows you to create lists that are easy to read and understand, and it can be used to create a variety of different types of lists.

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