dd: The Description Details element

The <dd> HTML element provides the description, definition, or value for the preceding term (<dt>) in a description list (<dl>).

Attributes

Global attributes

accesskey Specifies a keyboard shortcut to activate or focus an element.

aria-* Defines accessibility properties and states for assistive technologies.

class Specifies one or more CSS class names for styling the element.

data-* Stores custom data private to the page or application.

dir Sets the text direction (left-to-right, right-to-left, or auto).

hidden Hides the element from display and assistive technologies.

id Defines a unique identifier for the element within the document.

inputmode Hints which virtual keyboard type to display on mobile devices.

itemid Provides a global identifier for microdata items.

itemprop Defines a property name-value pair for microdata.

itemref Associates properties with an item via element IDs for microdata.

itemscope Creates a new microdata item container.

itemtype Specifies the vocabulary URL for microdata items (like Schema.org).

lang Specifies the primary language of the element’s content.

nonce Provides a cryptographic nonce for Content Security Policy.

role Defines the element’s semantic role for accessibility.

tabindex Controls keyboard navigation order and focusability.

title Provides advisory information displayed as a tooltip.

Example

<dl>
  <dt>Personal Website</dt>
  <dd>A website owned and controlled by an individual, representing their online identity and content, independent of corporate social media platforms.</dd>
  
  <dt>Domain Name</dt>
  <dd>The unique web address that identifies your personal space on the internet, like example.com</dd>
  <dd>Essential for maintaining ownership and control of your online presence</dd>
  
  <dt>Web Standards</dt>
  <dd>Open specifications like HTML, CSS, and HTTP that ensure websites work across different browsers and devices without proprietary lock-in.</dd>
</dl>