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HTML Tag References - HTML Tags - XHTML Elements

HTML tags are the basis of HTML documents, and these HTML tag references will help you understand both the common and uncommon HTML tags and elements. There are hundreds of HTML tags, and if you learn a lot of them you'll be more effective in building your Web pages. These sites offer encyclopedias of HTML commands and how to use them.
XHTML Attributes - class
Description of the class attribute
XHTML Attributes - align for table
Explanation of the align attribute for the table element
XHTML Attributes - align for hr element
Explanation of the XHTML attribute align as relates to the hr element
XHTML Attributes - onmouseout
Explanation of the XHTML attribute onmouseout
XHTML Attributes - onmousemove
Explanation of the XHTML attribute onmousemove
XHTML Attributes - dir
Explanation of the XHTML attribute dir
XHTML Attributes - align for div element
Explanation of the XHTML attribute align as it relates to the div element
XHTML Attributes - onkeyup
Explanation of the XHTML attribute onkeyup
XHTML Attributes - onkeypress
Explanation of the XHTML attribute onkeypress
The div Element - divisions - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The div element defines logical divisions within the document.
XHTML Attributes - onmouseup
Explanation of the XHTML attribute onmouseup
XHTML Attributes - ondblclick
Explanation of the XHTML attribute ondblclick
XHTML Attributes - align for text
Explanation of the XHTML attribute align as it relates to text based tags like h1, div and p
XHTML Attributes - id
Explanation of the XHTML attribute id
XHTML Attributes - align for multimedia
Explanation of the XHTML attribute align as it relates to various multimedia elements
XHTML Attributes - align
Explanation of the XHTML attribute align.
XHTML Attributes - onclick
Explanation of the XHTML attribute onclick
XHTML Attributes - onmouseover
Explanation of the XHTML attribute onmouseover
XHTML Attributes - title
Explanation of the XHTML attribute title
XHTML Attributes - lang
Explanation of the XHTML attribute lang
XHTML Attributes - style
Explanation of the XHTML attribute style
XHTML Attributes - onkeydown
Explanation of the XHTML attribute onkeydown
XHTML Attributes - onmousedown
Explanation of the XHTML attribute onmousedown
The span Element - spanisions - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The span tag allows you to provide localized formatting within documents.
XHTML Attributes - cite for blockquote and q
Description of the cite attribute as used with blockquote and q
XHTML Attributes - cite for del and ins
Description of the cite attribute as it applies to the del and ins tags
The blockquote Element - Define a long quotation - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The blockquote tag designates quoted text - generally long quotations where a paragraph break is appropriate
The frameset Element - frames containter - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The frameset element defines the container for a framed Web page
XHTML Attributes - frameborder
Description of the frameborder attribute.
XHTML Attributes - onload
Explanation of the XHTML attribute onload
XHTML Attributes - onunload
Explanation of the XHTML attribute onunload
XHTML Attributes - bordercolor
Description of the bordercolor attribute.
XHTML Attributes - rows
Explanation of the XHTML attribute rows
XHTML Attributes - border
Description of the border attribute as it applies to tables.
XHTML Attributes - scrolling
Explanation of the XHTML attribute scrolling
XHTML Attributes - framespacing
Description of the framespacing attribute.
XHTML Attributes - name
Explanation of the XHTML attribute name as it applies to forms
XHTML Attributes - src
Explanation of the XHTML attribute src
XHTML Attributes - ismap
Explanation of the XHTML attribute ismap
XHTML Attributes - onblur
Explanation of the XHTML attribute onblur
XHTML Attributes - maxlength
Explanation of the XHTML attribute maxlength
XHTML Attributes - value
Explanation of the XHTML attribute value as it applies to form elements
XHTML Attributes - onfocus
Explanation of the XHTML attribute onfocus
The input Element - form input - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The input element is used to input data to Web servers using Web forms
XHTML Attributes - type
Explanation of the XHTML attribute tabindex
XHTML Attributes - size
Explanation of the XHTML attribute size as it applies to form elements
XHTML Attributes - onchange
Explanation of the XHTML attribute onchange
XHTML Attributes - disabled
Explanation of the XHTML attribute disabled
The Title Attribute Creating Tool Tips with HTML Title Attribute
The title attribute allows you to annotate your document elements with titles that explain things about that element. It is primarily used on the anchor (a) or link tag, but is valid for many tags within XHTML. Used in the anchor tag, it acts like a tool tip when your readers mouse over that link in modern browsers.
XHTML Attributes - alt - for images
Description of the alt attribute as it applies to the image and area elements
XHTML Attributes - accesskey
Explanation of the XHTML attribute accesskey
XHTML Attributes - checked
Description of the checked attribute of the input tag
XHTML Attributes - accept
Explanation of the accept attribute in XHTML.
XHTML Attributes - clear
Description of the clear attribute of the br tag.
XHTML Attributes - code
Description of the code attribute.
XHTML Attributes - abbr
Explanation of the XHTML attribute - abbr
XHTML Attributes - multiple
Explanation of the XHTML attribute multiple
XHTML Attributes - alt - for applet
Description of the alt attribute as used in the applet element.
XHTML Attributes - action
Explanation of the XHTML form attribute action
XHTML Attributes - axis
Description of the axis attribute
XHTML Attributes - autoactivate
Explanation of the MSNTV/WebTV attribute - autoactivate
XHTML Attributes - cellspacing
Description of the cellspacing attribute of XHTML table elements
XHTML Attributes - archive for applet
Description of the archive attribute for the applet element.
XHTML Attributes - alt for input
Description of the alt attribute as it pertains to the input tag
XHTML Attributes - charoff
Description of the XHTML tables attribute charoff.
XHTML Attributes - colspan
Description of the table td and th attribute - colspan
XHTML Attributes - selcolor
Explanation of the MSNTV/WebTV attribute - selcolor
XHTML Attributes - char
Description of the char attribute in HTML table cells
XHTML Attributes - charset
Description of the anchor tag attribute charset.
XHTML Attributes - background
Description of the body attribute: background.
XHTML Attributes - classid
Description of the classid attribute of the object tag.
XHTML Attributes - accept-charset
Explanation of the accept-charset XHTML attribute
XHTML Attributes - codebase - applet
Explanation of the XHTML applet attribute codebase
XHTML Attributes - content
Explanation of the meta tag attribute content.
XHTML Attributes - compact
Explanation of the list attribute - compact.
XHTML Attributes - usestyle
Explanation of the MSNTV/WebTV attribute - usestyle
XHTML Attributes - cols - frameset
Explanation of the XHTML Frameset attribute cols.
XHTML Attributes - bgcolor
Description of the body and table attribute bgcolor.
The select Element - drop-down selection lists - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The select tag creates drop-down lists in XHTML forms
XHTML Attributes - codebase
Explanation of the XHTML object attribute codebase
HTML Forms Tutorial - Input Tag Attributes
Attributes of the various input types. Not all input form elements have the same attributes.
Textarea, Select and Option Tag Attributes
Attributes used by advanced form fields textarea, select and option.
XHTML Attributes - shape
Explanation of the XHTML attribute shape
XHTML Attributes - rel
Explanation of the XHTML attribute rel
XHTML Attributes - target
Explanation of the XHTML attribute target
XHTML Attributes - rev
Explanation of the XHTML attribute rev
The a Element - divisions - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The a tag or anchor tag is used to create links and anchors in HTML and XHTML.
The acronym Element - acronyms - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The acronym tag is used to create acronyms in HTML and XHTML.
Abbreviations and Acronyms on Web Pages
Abbreviations can be really useful, but if your readers don't know what they stand for, you can have trouble. Using the abbr and acronym XHTML tags will help prevent that problem.
XHTML Elements Starting With A - HTML Tags
XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter a - as well as other elements not part of specification
XHTML Attributes - onselect
Explanation of the XHTML attribute onselect
XHTML Attributes - tabindex
Explanation of the XHTML attribute tabindex
XHTML Attributes - codetype
Explanation of the XHTML object attribute codetype
XHTML Attributes - coords
An explanation of the a and area tags XHTML attribute coords
XHTML Attributes - alink
Description of the attribute alink
XHTML Attributes - cellpadding
Description of the table attribute cellpadding
XHTML Attributes - color
Explanation of the deprecated font attribute color.
XHTML Attributes - border for img and object
Description of the border attribute as it applies to the img and object elements
XHTML Attributes - archive
Description of the archive attribute as it applies to the object element
XHTML Attributes - name in a tags
Explanation of the XHTML attribute name as used in a tags
XHTML Attributes - hreflang
Explanation of the XHTML attribute hreflang
XHTML Attributes - href
Explanation of the XHTML attribute href
The abbr Element - abbreviations - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The abbr tag or abbreviation tag is used to create abbreviations in HTML and XHTML.
The applet Element - applet - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The applet tag tag is used to create java applets in HTML and XHTML.
XHTML Elements Library - HTML Tag Library
Learn the attributes and uses of XHTML and other HTML elements. This is a full library of XHTML elements, HTML tags, WebTV and other alternative browser tags and much more.
XHTML Applet Module - Modular XHTML Elements - Deprecated
Provides elements for referencing external objects such as Java applets
Internet Explorer Attributes - cols
Explanation of the Internet Explorer attribute cols for tables
Block-Level vs. Inline Elements
Block-level elements and inline elements are the two types of elements that you\'ll see in HTML. But why does it matter what an element is? If you know whether an element is a block-level element or an inline element, you\'ll have a better idea of how it will react when you apply positioning rules on it in your CSS.
WebTV/MSNTV Attributes - gain
Description of the gain attribute for the audioscope WebTV/MSNTV element
attribute
Definition of HTML and XML attributes.
tag
Definition of the word tag, as it's used in HTML and XML.
comment
Definition of comments in HTML and XHTML
marquee
Definition of marquee
non-breaking space
Use a non-breaking space anywhere you want to force a space where the browser would leave it out.
Why Don't You Use H1 Tags?
There are many good reasons to use H1 tags to structure your content, and yet many Web designers still don't use them. Why don't you use H1 tags?
The area Element - image maps - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The area tag is used to create image map areas in HTML and XHTML.
WebTV/MSNTV Attributes - maxlevel
Description of the maxlevel attribute for the audioscope WebTV/MSNTV element
XHTML Attributes - name
Explanation of the XHTML attribute name as it applies to frames
XHTML Elements Viewable on the AvantGo Browser for Palm OS or Windows CE
XHTML elements used by the AvantGo browser for Palm OS and Windows CE
XHTML Attributes - width
Explanation of the XHTML attribute width
XHTML Attributes - hspace - Deprecated
Explanation of the XHTML attribute hspace
The audioscope Element - audioscope - MSNTV WebTv
The audioscope tag a WebTV or MSN TV tag used to display sounds visually.
WebTV/MSNTV Attributes - leftcolor
Description of the leftcolor attribute for the audioscope WebTV/MSNTV element
WebTV/MSNTV Attributes - rightoffset
Description of the rightoffset attribute for the audioscope WebTV/MSNTV element
XHTML Attributes - name in multimedia tags
Explanation of the XHTML attribute name as used in multimedia tags
XHTML Attributes - height
Explanation of the XHTML attribute height
WebTV/MSNTV Attributes - leftoffset
Description of the leftoffset attribute for the audioscope WebTV/MSNTV element
XHTML Attributes - vspace - Deprecated
Explanation of the XHTML attribute vspace
WebTV/MSNTV Attributes - rightcolor
Description of the rightcolor attribute for the audioscope WebTV/MSNTV element
XHTML Attributes - name
Explanation of the XHTML attribute name as it applies to meta tags
The b Element - bold - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The b tag allows you to make text bold on Web pages.
XHTML base Module - Modular XHTML Elements
Defines an element used to define a base URI against which relative URIs in the document will be resolved
XHTML Basic Tables Module - Modular XHTML Elements
A limited version of the basic table elements
The basefont Element - Deprecated - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The basefont tag allows you to provide localized formatting within documents.
XHTML Basic Forms Module - Modular XHTML Elements
A limited version of the basic form elements
XHTML Attributes - face
Explanation of the deprecated font attribute face.
Basic XHTML Elements/Tags
The HTML/XHTML elements that are the primary parts of a Web page
The base Element - Resolving relative information in Web pages - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The base tag - resolving relative information in Web pages
The bdo Element - Bi-Directional Text - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The bdo tag tag allows HTML to support text fonts that display right to left or left to right.
XHTML Attributes - loop
Description of the loop attribute in the bgsound element
The bgsound Element - Play background music on your page - Internet Explorer
Play background music on your Web page - this element is not part of the HTML 4.0 or XHTML 1.0 specification
XHTML Bi-Directional Text Module - Modular XHTML Elements
An XHTML module of the bi-directional text elements
The big Element - Render text in a larger font - HTML 4.0 XHTML 1.0
XHTML element to render text in a larger font
XHTML Tables Module - Modular XHTML Elements
Defines all the tags used to create and modify tables in XHTML.
The blackface Element - blackface - MSNTV WebTv
The blackface tag a WebTV or MSN TV tag used to display text as double-weight bold.
Internet Explorer HTML Attributes - scrollamount
Explanation of the Internet Explorer attribute - scrollamount for the marquee tag
The body Element - The Document's Content - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The body tag tag defines the contents of the XHTML document.
The button Element - Button element for forms - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The button tag tag defines a versatile button element for XHTML forms.
Internet Explorer HTML Attributes - scrolldelay
Explanation of the Internet Explorer attribute - scrolldelay for the marquee tag
Internet Explorer HTML Attributes - transparency
Explanation of the Internet Explorer attribute - transparency for the marquee tag
The blink Element - blinking text - Netscape Tags
The blink tag allows you to create blinking text in Netscape browsers.
Block Tags - XHTML Elements that affect blocks of HTML
XHTML Elements that affect blocks of HTML
XHTML Elements Starting With B - HTML Tags
XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter b - as well as other elements not part of the specification
Internet Explorer HTML Attributes - behavior
Explanation of the Internet Explorer attribute - behavior for the marquee tag
The br Element - Forced line break - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The br tag defines a forced line break within an XHTML document.
The input type="file" Element - file upload forms - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The input type="file" tag uploads files to the Web server through the form
The input type="reset" Element - reset button to clear forms - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The input type="reset" tag sets the form elements back to their initial state when the form was first loaded.
The input type="hidden" Element - hidden form fields - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The input type="hidden" tag sends form fields to the server while hiding them from the reader
The input type="button" Element - submit buttons - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The input type="button" tag dd a unique submit button on a Web form
The input type="password" Element - submit passwords forms - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The input type="password" tag submits passwords to the form.
The input type="text" Element - text fields for forms - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The input type="text" tag submits text to the form
The input type="image" Element - images as submit buttons for forms - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The input type="image" tag creates submit buttons using images.
The input type="submit" Element - submit data to forms - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The input type="submit" tag submits data to the form
The input type="radio" Element - radio buttons forms - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The input type="radio" tag puts radio buttons on form documents.
The code Element - Designates computer code - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The code tag indicates that the enclosed text is computer code.
Content Tags - XHTML Elements that define content
XHTML Elements that define content
XHTML Elements Starting With C - HTML Tags
XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter c - as well as other elements not part of the specification
XHTML Client-Side Image Maps Module - Modular XHTML Elements
XHTML elements used for client-side image maps.
The colgroup Element - Creates an explicit column group - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The colgroup tag creates and defines an explicit column group in a table.
The comment Element - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The comment tag is used to comment XHTML code - to add information to the page that is ignored by the browser.
The col Element - a table tag defining columns - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The col tag defines and controls the appearance of a column within a column group.
XHTML Attributes - valign
Explanation of the XHTML attribute valign.
The comment Element - Internet Explorer Only Tags
The comment element is an Internet Explorer only tag that comments out the enclosed data.
The center Element - Align elements in the center of the document area - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The center tag aligns elements in the center of the current area - this tag is deprecated in favor of style sheets
The blockquote Element - Define a long quotation - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The blockquote tag designates quoted text - generally long quotations where a paragraph break is appropriate
The cite Element - Indicates a citation or reference to another source - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The cite tag indicates a citation or reference to another source.
XHTML Elements Starting With D - HTML Tags
XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter d - as well as other elements not part of the specification
Deprecated Elements - Tags and Elements Deprecated in XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0
Elements that have been deprecated in the latest version of XHTML
XHTML Edit Module - Modular XHTML Elements
Defines all the tags used to edit and modify documents in XHTML.
The dd Element - definition list term - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The dd tag defines a definition list term.
The dir Element - directory list - Deprecated in XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The dir element defines a directory list. This element is deprecated in HTML 4.0 and XHTML 1.0.
The DOCTYPE Element - DTD Reference - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The DOCTYPE element defines the document type definition for the element.
The dt Element - definition term - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The dt element defines definition terms.
The del Element - deleted text - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The del tag defines text that has been deleted from a previous version of the document.
The dl Element - definition list - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The dl element defines definition lists.
The ins Element - inserted text - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The ins tag denotes inserted text in an edited document.
The dfn Element - defining element - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The dfn tag is the defining instance of the enclosed text.
XHTML Elements Starting With E - HTML Tags
XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter e - as well as other elements not part of the specification
The embed Element - embed objects - Deprecated in XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The embed tag inserts a non-standard object into the document. This element is not included in the XHTML specification and should not be used.
The strong element - stronger emphasis - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The strong element provides stronger emphasis for the enclosed text.
The em Element - emphasis - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The em element provides emphasis for the enclosed text.
The font Element - change fonts - Deprecated in XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The font tag defines how the enclosed text should look, including the face, size, style, and boldness.
XHTML Elements Starting With F - HTML Tags
XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter f - as well as other elements not part of the specification
XHTML Attributes - size
Explanation of the deprecated font attribute size.
The fieldset Element - group related form controls - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The fieldset element allows authors to group labels and controls that are thematically related.
XHTML Attributes - onsubmit
Explanation of the XHTML attribute onsubmit
The frame Element - create frames - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The frame element creates frames within a frameset
XHTML Attributes - marginwidth
Description of the marginwidth attribute.
XHTML Attributes - enctype
Explanation of the enctype attribute in XHTML.
XHTML Forms Module - Modular XHTML Elements
The elements that are used in XHTML Forms
XHTML Attributes - method
Explanation of the method attribute in XHTML.
XHTML Attributes - marginheight
Description of the marginheight attribute.
XHTML Attributes - noresize
Description of the noresize attribute.
XHTML Form Tags/Elements
The elements that are used in XHTML Forms
The form Element - online forms - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The form element defines a container for form controls and elements
XHTML Frames Module - Modular XHTML Elements
The elements that are used in XHTML Frames
XHTML Attributes - longdesc
Description of the longdesc attribute.
XHTML Frame Tags/Elements
The elements that are used in XHTML Frames
XHTML Attributes - onreset
Explanation of the XHTML attribute onreset
XHTML Elements Starting With G - HTML Tags
XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter g - as well as other elements not part of the specification
XHTML Elements Starting With W - HTML Tags
XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter w - as well as other elements not part of the specification
XHTML Elements Starting With R - HTML Tags
XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter r - as well as other elements not part of the specification
XHTML Elements Starting With X - HTML Tags
XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter x - as well as other elements not part of the specification
XHTML Elements Starting With Y - HTML Tags
XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter y - as well as other elements not part of the specification
XHTML Elements Starting With J - HTML Tags
XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter j - as well as other elements not part of the specification
The html Element - primary container element for XHTML - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The html tag contains all of the XHTML of the document and is the primary container element for XHTML documents.
XHTML Hypertext Module - Modular XHTML Elements
The elements that are used in creating links
XHTML Attributes - profile
Description of the profile attribute of the head tag.
The head Element - header meta information - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The head tag defines information about the HTML document, including: styles, javascripts, the title, and meta information.
XHTML Elements Starting With H - HTML Tags
XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter h - as well as other elements not part of the specification
The hr Element - Horizontal Rule - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The hr tag defines a creates horizontal rule lines in the document.
The h1 .. h6 Elements - Headers - XHTML 1.0 HTML 4.0
The h1 h2 h3 h4 h5 h6 elements create logical headings within the document.
XHTML Attributes - usemap
Explanation of the XHTML attribute - usemap
The XHTML Elements: span and div
Learn to use two useful style related tags - span and div. These elements are crucial for creating CSS pages including CSS positioning.

The isindex tag creates a single-line text input control.
XHTML Image Module
The elements that are used with XHTML images
XHTML Server-Side Image Map Module
XHTML elements used for server-side image maps.

The keygen tag used to process Web forms with certificate management systems. The element generates a secure key and submits the public key.

The iframe element creates an inline frame in the XHTML document.
XHTML Intrinsic Events Module
The intrinsic events module include elements that are attributes that are used in conjunction with elements from other modules to create actions at certain events
Internet Explorer Only Tags
Tags that only work in Internet Explorer
XHTML Attributes - prompt
Explanation of the XHTML attribute prompt
XHTML IFrame Module
The elements that are used in XHTML IFrames

The img tag defines an image or Web graphic on the Web page.
I Elements
XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter I - as well as other elements not part of the specification

The kbd element defines text to be entered by the user.
K Elements
XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter k - as well as other elements not part of the specification

The layer element creates layered content in a Netscape viewed Web document
XHTML Attributes - media
Explanation of the XHTML attribute media
XHTML Link Module
An XHTML module defining the elements used for linking
XHTML Attributes - pagey
Description of the layer attribute: pagey.
L Elements
XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter l - as well as other elements not part of the specification
XHTML Attributes - start
Explanation of the XHTML attribute start for list elements
XHTML Legacy Module
An XHTML module of the elements that were deprecated before XHTML 1.0, but are still part of the HTML legacy
XHTML Attributes - for
Explanation of the form attribute for.
List Tags in XHTML
The HTML/XHTML elements that create lists - dl dt dd ul ol li
XHTML Attributes - below
Description of the layer attribute: below.

The link tag links the current document to related documents such as style sheets
Recognized Media Descriptors
Recognized media descriptors for use in XHTML and CSS.
XHTML Attributes - type
Explanation of the XHTML attribute type for link and a elements

  • The li element defines list elements in a document
    XHTML Attributes - z-index
    Description of the layer attribute: z-index.
    XHTML Attributes - visibility
    Description of the layer attribute: visibility.
    XHTML Attributes - top
    Description of the layer attribute: top.
    XHTML Attributes - clip
    Description of the layer attribute: clip.
    XHTML Attributes - type
    Explanation of the XHTML attribute type for list elements
    XHTML Attributes - pagex
    Description of the layer attribute: pagex.
    XHTML Attributes - left
    Description of the layer attribute: left.

    The label element assigns an informative label to form controls (one label to one control).
    XHTML List Module
    An XHTML module defining the elements used to create lists
    XHTML Attributes - value
    Explanation of the XHTML attribute value as it applies to list elements

    The legend element assigns a caption to fieldsets within forms

    The meta tag supplies additional information about a document
    XHTML Attributes - http-equiv
    Explanation of the XHTML attribute http-equiv
    Multimedia Tags in XHTML
    Multimedia tags support multimedia objects, such as sound, images, and java
    M Elements
    XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter m - as well as other elements not part of the specification

    The menu tag was designed to create a single column menu list
    XHTML Attributes - scheme
    Description of the XHTML attribute: scheme.
    XHTML Meta Information Module
    The XHTML Meta Information Module includes tags for displaying meta information

    The map tag defines client-side image maps
    XHTML Name Identification Module
    The XHTML Name Identification module is a deprecated module for use when the id attribute is not as effective

    The noscript tag defines the content that is displayed when a browser agent cannot render the preceding script
    N Elements
    XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter n - as well as other elements not part of the specification

    The noembed tag indicates text that should be used when an embedded object can't be viewed. This element is not included in the XHTML specification and should not be used.

    The noframes tag indicates the content to be displayed in browser agents that don't support frames
    Netscape Only Tags in XHTML
    HTML tags that only work in Netscape, Mozilla, Firefox, and related browsers

      The ol tag defines an ordered or numbered list
      XHTML Object Module
      Defines all the elements for multi-purpose object inclusion
      XHTML Attributes - label
      Explanation of the XHTML attribute label

      The option tag defines elements in a select or drop-down list
      XHTML Attributes - type
      Explanation of the XHTML attribute type

      The optgroup tag defines groups of options in a select list

        The ul tag defines an unordered or bulletted list
        XHTML Attributes - standby
        Explanation of the XHTML attribute standby for object elements
        XHTML Attributes - data
        Explanation of the XHTML attribute data for object elements
        O Elements
        XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter o - as well as other elements not part of the specification
        XHTML Attributes - declare
        Explanation of the XHTML attribute declare for object elements
        XHTML Attributes - selected
        Explanation of the XHTML attribute selected for option elements

        The object tag inserts a non-standard item such as a java applet or flash animation into the document
        XHTML Attributes - valuetype
        Explanation of the XHTML attribute valuetype
        P Elements
        XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter p - as well as other elements not part of the specification

        The param tag specifies values that might be required by an object or applet at run-time

        The pre tag defines the enclosed text as pre-formatted
        XHTML Attributes - value
        Explanation of the XHTML attribute value
        XHTML Tables Module
        Defines all the elements that define the look and feel of Web documents
        XHTML Attributes - type
        Explanation of the XHTML attribute type
        U Elements
        XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter u - as well as other elements not part of the specification
        Q Elements
        XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter q - as well as other elements not part of the specification
        V Elements
        XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter v - as well as other elements not part of the specification

        The u tag defines enclosed text as underlined

        The q tag defines short quotations

        The var tag defines the enclosed text is variable or user supplied
        MSN TV/WebTV Only Tags
        Elements that only display on the MSN TV/WebTV browser

        The style element places CSS style sheets within the document

        The sub element designates subscript text

        The strike tag specifies text with a line through it, called strikeout
        XHTML Structure Module
        The XHTML Structure Module contains elements that make up the basic structure of XHTML documents

        The shadow tag is used by MSN TV/WebTV to render text with a shadow effect - deprecated in favor of style sheets

        The s tag specifies text with a line through it, called strikeout
        XHTML Scripting Module
        The XHTML Scripting Module provides elements for adding scripts to documents

        The samp tag designates sample output from scripts and computer programs

        The sidebar tag is used by MSN TV/WebTV to provide a left-hand navigation or sidebar similar to frames
        Style Elements/Tags
        Tags for style sheets and CSS
        XHTML Attributes - language
        Explanation of the XHTML attribute language

        The sup element designates superscript text
        XHTML Style Sheet Module
        The XHTML Style Sheet Module defines elements used for using style sheets and CSS
        XHTML Attributes - type
        Explanation of the XHTML attribute type for the script tag

        The script element inserts scripts into documents
        XHTML Style Attribute Module
        The Style Attribute Module defines the style attribute for many elements

        renders the enclosed text in a small font
        S Elements
        XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter s - as well as other elements not part of the specification
        XHTML Attributes - defer
        Explanation of the XHTML attribute defer for script elements
        Script Elements
        Tags for creating Web scripts
        XHTML Attributes - frame
        Explanation of the XHTML attribute frame
        XHTML Target Module
        The target module defines the XHTML elements and attributes that target frames

        The td element defines table cells
        T Elements
        XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter t - as well as other elements not part of the specification
        XHTML Attributes - headers
        Description of the headers attribute

        The thead element defines the rows that are part of the head of the table

        The tt Element creates teletype or monospaced fonts of the enclosed text
        XHTML Attributes - summary
        Explanation of the XHTML attribute summary

        The tfoot element defines the rows that are part of the foot of the table
        XHTML Attributes - cols
        Explanation of the XHTML attribute cols for textareas

        The table element creates tables inside Web documents
        Table Elements/Tags
        HTML tags for creating tables
        XHTML Attributes - nowrap
        Explanation of the deprecated table attribute nowrap.
        XHTML Attributes - rules
        Explanation of the XHTML attribute rules

        The textarea element defines multi-line text fields in HTML forms
        XHTML Attributes - scope
        Description of the scope attribute
        Text Elements/Tags
        The HTML/XHTML elements for manipulating text
        XHTML Attributes - readonly
        Explanation of the XHTML attribute readonly

        The tr element defines table rows

        The tbody element defines table bodies
        XHTML Text Module
        The XHTML text module defines elements that are basic text containers. It is a core module
        XHTML Attributes - rows
        Explanation of the XHTML attribute rows for textareas

        The title tag defines the title of the document

        The th element defines table header cells
        XHTML Attributes - rowspan
        Description of the rowspan attribute
        XHTML Attributes - name in Applets
        Explanation of the deprecated XHTML attribute name as used in applets
        XHTML Attributes - span
        Description of the span attribute
        XHTML Attributes - link
        Explanation of the deprecated XHTML attribute link
        XHTML Attributes - width
        Explanation of the XHTML attribute width for images, objects, tables and iframes
        XHTML Attributes - noshade
        Description of the deprecated XHTML attribute noshade
        XHTML Attributes - text
        Explanation of the deprecated XHTML attribute text
        XHTML Attributes - vlink
        Explanation of the deprecated XHTML attribute vlink
        XHTML Attributes - nohref
        Description of the nohref attribute.
        XHTML Attributes - version
        Explanation of the deprecated XHTML attribute version
        XHTML Attributes - object in Applets
        Explanation of the deprecated XHTML attribute object as used in applets
        XHTML Attributes - datetime
        Explanation of the XHTML attribute datetime
        XHTML Attributes - height
        Explanation of the XHTML attribute height for iframes images and objects
        <i></i>
        The i Element converts the enclosed text to italics.
        replaced element
        Definition of replaced element
        block-level elements
        Definition of the term block-level element as it refers to Web design and CSS
        inline elements
        Definition of the term inline element as it refers to Web design and CSS
        deprecated
        Learn what it means when a file has been deprecated.
        doctype
        Definition of doctype.
        XHTML Attributes - xmlns
        Explanation of the XHTML attribute - xmlns
        <p></p>
        The p tag defines paragraphs within documents.
        Rel nofollow - What does this mean?
        The rel=nofollow attribute has been added to links all around the Internet. But what does it mean? It's one of the few instances of a rel or rev attribute having a very distinct meaning and use. rel=nofollow is put on links to prevent comment spam from being indexed.
        HTML Link Tag
        The HTML link tag can be somewhat confusing because it has a lot of different possible functions. The most common use of the link tag is to link external style sheets to the current document. But you can also define related documents, such as previous and next pages in a series, alternate versions of the page, and index pages.
        Accesskey - Create Keyboard Navigation on Your Web Pages
        The accesskey attribute is a powerful accessibility tool in your Web toolbox, as it lets you set up keyboard shortcuts for links and form fields on your page. If you're creating a Web application, this is one more trick to make your application look and act more like an offline application.
        singleton
        Definition of the HTML term singleton.
        How to Link an Image
        Linking images is just as easy as linking text.
        How do you override the default link colors?
        If you don't change any of the styles, Web browsers have default colors they use for links. You can change the link color, the active link color, the followed link color, and the color when a mouse hovers over the link.
        Create a Definition List
        Simple steps to write a definition list in HTML.
        Create an Unordered List
        Simple steps to write an unordered list in HTML.
        Create an Ordered List
        Simple steps to write an ordered list in HTML.
        What is pre-formatted text?
        The pre tag tells the Web browser to display the text exactly as you type it. This is called pre-formatted, because the text is formatted in the HTML itself, rather than by the browser.
        What is a Blockquote?
        When you're writing text in a Web page, you sometimes want to call out a block of text as a quotation. In publishing this is sometimes called a pull-quote, and in Web design it's called a blockquote.
        What is an HTML Heading?
        Use heading tags to divide up your Web pages semantically and provide information about the structure of your Web pages.
        What is an HTML Heading?
        Use emphasis tags to divide up your Web pages semantically and provide information about the structure of your Web pages.
        Using P and BR Tags
        Learn to use the two basic text formatting tags - p for paragraphs and br for line breaks - well
        Box Elements and Block-Level Elements Are Key to XHTML Documents
        Box elements or block-level elements can be difficult to understand as they have different properties than standard in-line elements. Some commonly used box elements are p, div, and h1.
        What is the Q Tag and Why Should We Use It?
        Short quotations are an important part of most writing, but many Web designers don't know about the Q tag or how to use it. Or if they know about it they refuse to use it because of browser quirks.
        Z Elements
        XHTML 1.0 and HTML 4.0 elements starting with letter z - as well as other elements not part of the specification
        HTML 4.01 / XHTML 1.0 Reference - HTML Tag Reference by Function
        A listing of the valid and invalid HTML tags available for use. Includes the DTD they are a part of and what browsers support them.
        HTML 4.01 / XHTML 1.0 Reference - HTML Tag Reference
        A listing of the valid and invalid HTML tags available for use. Includes the DTD they are a part of and what browsers support them.
        What is the ID Attribute?
        The id attribute is important to understand because it provides a way to identify unique sections of your Web page. You can give any element on your Web page a unique identifier using the ID attribute.
        Logical Division
        Definition of the HTML term logical division and how it relates to Web pages and sections of Web pages.
        The SPAN Tag
        This article about the SPAN tag is for beginning and intermediate Web developers who are interested in learning how to use the SPAN tag to create XHTML+CSS layouts, align page content, and define changes to inline content on your Web pages.
        Change the Color of a Word With the SPAN Tag and CSS
        This article for beginning Web developers who are new to HTML and CSS will help you learn how to use the SPAN tag and CSS to change the color of individual words on your pages.
        XHTML Attributes - credits
        Description of the body and table attribute credits.
        XHTML Attributes - topmargin
        Description of the body and table attribute topmargin.
        XHTML Attributes - marginheight
        Description of the body and table attribute marginheight.
        XHTML Attributes - bgproperties
        Description of the body and table attribute bgproperties.
        XHTML Attributes - instructions
        Description of the body and table attribute instructions.
        XHTML Attributes - leftmargin
        Description of the body and table attribute leftmargin.
        XHTML Attributes - logo
        Description of the body and table attribute logo.
        Definition Lists
        When people think lists, they usually think of numbered or bulletted lists, but there is another type of list that can be very useful to Web designers - the definition list. This article covers when to use the definition list and how to style them so that they look nice on your Web page.
        Use the Title Attribute as a Tool Tip
        Many people use the alt attribute to create a pop-up tool tip which is incorrect. Instead, you should be use the title attribute. Most browsers support displaying titles as hover tool tips, and even if they don't a quick CSS style or JavaScript can make it display.
        About's HTML Tag Library
        Learn the functions of various HTML tags. This tag library includes all the HTML elements for HTML 4.01 as well as proprietary tags used by Internet Explorer, Netscape, and WebTV. The tags are all presented in valid XHTML 1.0 format.
        HTML Attributes
        Learn more about the attributes associated with all the XHTML elements and other HTML tags.
        Form vs. Function - XML-Like HTML Tags
        HTML 4.0 and below is not written in XML, but there are many tags that behave in the same function as XML elements. XML describes the content, and there are HTML tags that act in a similar fashion.
        Don't Forget the Attributes
        HTML attributes are an important part of your Web site, and these attributes are often forgotten
        Comments on Comments
        HTML comments allow you to write notes about the code, hide old information, and hold reminders on the page. Comments are not seen by the people viewing the page, but they show up in the HTML code.
        The DIV Tag
        This article about the DIV tag is for beginning and intermediate Web developers who are interested in learning how to use the DIV tag to create XHTML+CSS layouts, align page content, and make logical divisions in their page content.
        The Font Tag versus Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
        Many sites will tell you that the font tag has been deprecated. This article explains how you can use CSS to do the same things as the font tag. Plus there are a lot of other things you can do with text that the font tag won't do. It's easy to switch today.
        How to Center Text or Images with the DIV Tag and CSS
        This article for beginning Web developers who are new to HTML and CSS will help you learn how to use the DIV tag and CSS to center text or images on your pages.
        How to Prevent the Carriage Return Before and After DIV Tags
        This tip explains how the DIV tag works within most Web pages and how you can affect that standard behavior using Cascading Style Sheets.
        Using the DIV Tag with CSS and XHTML+CSS
        Learn how to use the DIV tag to create valid XHTML+CSS Web pages that are easy to read and change whenever you want to change them.
        Basic HTML Tags
        The Personal Web Guide at About explains some of the basic tags needed to create a Web page.
        HTML 3.2 and Netscape 4.0
        An explanation of the HTML 3.2 tags and how they work with Netscape 4.0.
        HTML 4.0 Tags
        A concise listing of HTML 4.0 tags. Not a lot of information about each tag, more like a rewrite of the specification.
        HTML Tag Guide
        A concise listing of many of the more commonly used HTML tags, divided by usage within a page.
        XHTML 1.0 Reference with Examples
        An easy to use framed reference guide to the XHTML 1.0 tags. Includes examples so you can see how the tags work.
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