CAPTION
HTML Element Reference

CAPTION

Description

Specifies a caption for a TABLE .

Syntax

<CAPTION
ALIGN=BOTTOM | CENTER | LEFT | RIGHT | TOP
CLASS=classname
ID=value
LANG=language
LANGUAGE=JAVASCRIPT | JSCRIPT | VBSCRIPT | VBS
STYLE=css1-properties
TITLE=text
VALIGN=BOTTOM | TOP
event = script
>

ParameterDescription
ALIGN= BOTTOM | CENTER | LEFT | RIGHT | TOP Specifies the alignment of the caption.
BOTTOM Aligns the caption bottom center.
CENTER Centers the caption.
LEFT Left aligns the caption.
RIGHT Right aligns the caption.
TOP Aligns the caption top center.
CLASS=classname Specifies the class of the tag being defined. This is used to associate a sub-classed style sheet with the tag.
ID=value An SGML identifier used as the target for hypertext links or for naming particular elements in associated style sheets. Valid ID values must begin with a letter. The underbar character, "_", may be used in the ID name. The ID should be unique throughout the scope of the document. If more than one object with the same identifier exists in a document, a collection of those named items is created that can only be referenced by ordinal position.
LANG=language Specifies which language to use in ISO standard language abbreviation form.
LANGUAGE=JAVASCRIPT | JSCRIPT | VBS | VBSCRIPT Specifies the language the current script is written in and invokes the proper scripting engine. The default value is JAVASCRIPT.
JAVASCRIPT, JSCRIPT The scripting language is written in JavaScript.
VBS, VBSCRIPT The scripting language is written in VBScript.
STYLE=css1-properties Specifies an in-line style sheet for the tag.
TITLE=text Used to provide advisory information. The contents of the title attribute will be displayed in a ToolTip during the onmouseover event.
VALIGN=BOTTOM | TOP Specifies whether the caption appears at the top or bottom.
event Can be one or more of these events:
onafterupdate onbeforeupdate
onblur onchange
onclick ondblclick
ondragstart onfocus
onhelp onkeydown
onkeypress onkeyup
onmousedown onmousemove
onmouseout onmouseover
onmouseup onresize
onrowenter onrowexit
onselect onselectstart

Remarks

This element is a block element.

Both the start and end tags are required.

Example

<TABLE>
<CAPTION VALIGN=BOTTOM>
This caption will appear below the table.
</CAPTION>
<TR>
....
</TR>
</TABLE>

Scripting Object

CAPTION


CENTER

Description

Causes subsequent text and images to be centered. The required end tag returns the alignment to its previous state. This element has the same effect as using the element <DIV ALIGN=CENTER>.

Syntax

<CENTER
CLASS=classname
ID=value
LANG=language
LANGUAGE=JAVASCRIPT | JSCRIPT | VBSCRIPT | VBS
STYLE=css1-properties
TITLE=text
event = script
>

ParameterDescription
CLASS=classname Specifies the class of the tag being defined. This is used to associate a sub-classed style sheet with the tag.
ID=value An SGML identifier used as the target for hypertext links or for naming particular elements in associated style sheets. Valid ID values must begin with a letter. The underbar character, "_", may be used in the ID name. The ID should be unique throughout the scope of the document. If more than one object with the same identifier exists in a document, a collection of those named items is created that can only be referenced by ordinal position.
LANG=language Specifies which language to use in ISO standard language abbreviation form.
LANGUAGE=JAVASCRIPT | JSCRIPT | VBS | VBSCRIPT Specifies the language the current script is written in and invokes the proper scripting engine. The default value is JAVASCRIPT.
JAVASCRIPT, JSCRIPT The scripting language is written in JavaScript.
VBS, VBSCRIPT The scripting language is written in VBScript.
STYLE=css1-properties Specifies an in-line style sheet for the tag.
TITLE=text Used to provide advisory information. The contents of the title attribute will be displayed in a ToolTip during the onmouseover event.
event Can be one or more of these events:
onclick ondblclick
ondragstart onhelp
onkeydown onkeypress
onkeyup onmousedown
onmousemove onmouseout
onmouseover onmouseup
onselectstart

Remarks

This element is a block element.

Both the start and end tags are required.

Example

<CENTER>This text appears centered on the page.</CENTER>

Scripting Object

CENTER


CITE

Description

Indicates a citation. Refers to a book, paper, or other published source material. The text for citations is rendered in italics.

Syntax

<CITE
CLASS=classname
ID=value
LANG=language
LANGUAGE=JAVASCRIPT | JSCRIPT | VBSCRIPT | VBS
STYLE=css1-properties
TITLE=text
event = script
>

ParameterDescription
CLASS=classname Specifies the class of the tag being defined. This is used to associate a sub-classed style sheet with the tag.
ID=value An SGML identifier used as the target for hypertext links or for naming particular elements in associated style sheets. Valid ID values must begin with a letter. The underbar character, "_", may be used in the ID name. The ID should be unique throughout the scope of the document. If more than one object with the same identifier exists in a document, a collection of those named items is created that can only be referenced by ordinal position.
LANG=language Specifies which language to use in ISO standard language abbreviation form.
LANGUAGE=JAVASCRIPT | JSCRIPT | VBS | VBSCRIPT Specifies the language the current script is written in and invokes the proper scripting engine. The default value is JAVASCRIPT.
JAVASCRIPT, JSCRIPT The scripting language is written in JavaScript.
VBS, VBSCRIPT The scripting language is written in VBScript.
STYLE=css1-properties Specifies an in-line style sheet for the tag.
TITLE=text Used to provide advisory information. The contents of the title attribute will be displayed in a ToolTip during the onmouseover event.
event Can be one or more of these events:
onclick ondblclick
ondragstart onhelp
onkeydown onkeypress
onkeyup onmousedown
onmousemove onmouseout
onmouseover onmouseup
onselectstart

Remarks

Both the start and end tags are required.

Example

<CITE>Book Title.</CITE>

Scripting Object

CITE

See Also

ACRONYM, ADDRESS, DFN, EM, STRONG


CODE

Description

Specifies a code sample. The text is rendered in a small font.

By default, the font used is fixed-width. If a font face is specified with the FONT or BASEFONT elements preceding CODE, that font is used instead.

Syntax

<CODE
CLASS=classname
ID=value
LANG=language
LANGUAGE=JAVASCRIPT | JSCRIPT | VBSCRIPT | VBS
STYLE=css1-properties
TITLE=text
event = script
>

ParameterDescription
CLASS=classname Specifies the class of the tag being defined. This is used to associate a sub-classed style sheet with the tag.
ID=value An SGML identifier used as the target for hypertext links or for naming particular elements in associated style sheets. Valid ID values must begin with a letter. The underbar character, "_", may be used in the ID name. The ID should be unique throughout the scope of the document. If more than one object with the same identifier exists in a document, a collection of those named items is created that can only be referenced by ordinal position.
LANG=language Specifies which language to use in ISO standard language abbreviation form.
LANGUAGE=JAVASCRIPT | JSCRIPT | VBS | VBSCRIPT Specifies the language the current script is written in and invokes the proper scripting engine. The default value is JAVASCRIPT.
JAVASCRIPT, JSCRIPT The scripting language is written in JavaScript.
VBS, VBSCRIPT The scripting language is written in VBScript.
STYLE=css1-properties Specifies an in-line style sheet for the tag.
TITLE=text Used to provide advisory information. The contents of the title attribute will be displayed in a ToolTip during the onmouseover event.
event Can be one or more of these events:
onclick ondblclick
ondragstart onhelp
onkeydown onkeypress
onkeyup onmousedown
onmousemove onmouseout
onmouseover onmouseup
onselectstart

Remarks

Both the start and end tags are required.

Example

<CODE>Here is some text in a small, fixed-width font.</CODE>

Scripting Object

CODE

See Also

SAMP


COL

Description

Used to specify column based defaults for the table properties.

Syntax

<COL
ALIGN=CENTER | LEFT | RIGHT
CLASS=classname
ID=value
SPAN=n
STYLE=css1-properties
TITLE=text
VALIGN=BASELINE | BOTTOM | MIDDLE | TOP
WIDTH=n
>

ParameterDescription
ALIGN=CENTER | LEFT | RIGHT Displays the element left flush, right flush, or centered relative to the display or table.
CLASS=classname Specifies the class of the tag being defined. This is used to associate a sub-classed style sheet with the tag.
ID=value An SGML identifier used as the target for hypertext links or for naming particular elements in associated style sheets. Valid ID values must begin with a letter. The underbar character, "_", may be used in the ID name. The ID should be unique throughout the scope of the document. If more than one object with the same identifier exists in a document, a collection of those named items is created that can only be referenced by ordinal position.
SPAN=n Specifies how many columns are in the group.
STYLE=css1-properties Specifies an in-line style sheet for the tag.
TITLE=text Used to provide advisory information. The contents of the title attribute will be displayed in a ToolTip during the onmouseover event.
VALIGN=BASELINE | BOTTOM | MIDDLE | TOP Displays the elements aligned at the top or bottom within the element.
BASELINE Vertical align to the baseline of the font.
BOTTOM Vertical align to the bottom of the element.
MIDDLE Vertical align to the middle of the element.
TOP Vertical align to the top of the element.
WIDTH=n Sets the initial width of the element. This attribute may be initially set in pixels or percentages.

Remarks

This element is a block element.

Example

<TABLE>
<COLGROUP>
<COL ALIGN=RIGHT>
<COL ALIGN=LEFT>
<COLGROUP>
<COL ALIGN=CENTER>
<TBODY>
<TR>
<TD>This is the first column in the group and is right-aligned.</TD>
<TD>This is the second column in the group and is left-aligned.</TD>
<TD>This column is in a new group and is centered.</TD>
</TR>
</TABLE>

Scripting Object

COL

See Also

COLGROUP


COLGROUP

Description

Used as a container for a group of columns.

Syntax

<COLGROUP
ALIGN=CENTER | LEFT | RIGHT
CLASS=classname
ID=value
SPAN=n
STYLE=css1-properties
TITLE=text
VALIGN=BASELINE | BOTTOM | MIDDLE | TOP
WIDTH=n
>

ParameterDescription
ALIGN= CENTER | LEFT | RIGHT Displays the element left flush, right flush, or centered relative to the display or table.
CLASS=classname Specifies the class of the tag being defined. This is used to associate a sub-classed style sheet with the tag.
ID=value An SGML identifier used as the target for hypertext links or for naming particular elements in associated style sheets. Valid ID values must begin with a letter. The underbar character, "_", may be used in the ID name. The ID should be unique throughout the scope of the document. If more than one object with the same identifier exists in a document, a collection of those named items is created that can only be referenced by ordinal position.
SPAN=n Specifies how many columns are in the group.
STYLE=css1-properties Specifies an in-line style sheet for the tag.
TITLE=text Used to provide advisory information.
VALIGN=BASELINE | BOTTOM | MIDDLE | TOP Displays the elements aligned at the top or bottom within the element.
BASELINE Vertical align to the baseline of the font.
BOTTOM Vertical align to the bottom of the element.
MIDDLE Vertical align to the middle of the element.
TOP Vertical align to the top of the element.
WIDTH=n Sets the initial width of the element. This attribute may be initially set in pixels or percentages.

Remarks

End tags are optional.

Example

<TABLE>
<COLGROUP ALIGN=RIGHT>
<COLGROUP SPAN=2 ALIGN=LEFT>
<TBODY>
<TR>
<TD>This column is in the first group and is right-aligned.</TD>
<TD>This column is in the second group and is left-aligned.</TD>
<TD>This column is in the second group and is left-aligned.</TD>
</TR>
</TABLE>

Scripting Object

COLGROUP

See Also

COL


COMMENT

Description

This element is no longer recommended. Indicates a comment that will not be displayed. This element is provided for backward compatibility. When authoring documents, use the <!-- --> comment element for comments instead.

Syntax

<COMMENT
ID=value
LANG=language
TITLE=text
>

ParameterDescription
ID=value An SGML identifier used as the target for hypertext links or for naming particular elements in associated style sheets. Valid ID values must begin with a letter. The underbar character, "_", may be used in the ID name. The ID should be unique throughout the scope of the document. If more than one object with the same identifier exists in a document, a collection of those named items is created that can only be referenced by ordinal position.
LANG=language Specifies which language to use in ISO standard language abbreviation form.
TITLE= Used to provide advisory information.

Remarks

Both the start and end tags are required.

Scripting Object

COMMENT

See Also

!-- --


DD

Description

The definition in a definition list. Usually indented from the definition list, and displayed in the right-hand column of a definition list.

Syntax

<DD
CLASS=classname
ID=value
LANG=language
LANGUAGE=JAVASCRIPT | JSCRIPT | VBSCRIPT | VBS
STYLE=css1-properties
TITLE=text
event = script
>

ParameterDescription
CLASS=classname Specifies the class of the tag being defined. This is used to associate a sub-classed style sheet with the tag.
ID=value An SGML identifier used as the target for hypertext links or for naming particular elements in associated style sheets. Valid ID values must begin with a letter. The underbar character, "_", may be used in the ID name. The ID should be unique throughout the scope of the document. If more than one object with the same identifier exists in a document, a collection of those named items is created that can only be referenced by ordinal position.
LANG=language Specifies which language to use in ISO standard language abbreviation form.
LANGUAGE=JAVASCRIPT | JSCRIPT | VBS | VBSCRIPT Specifies the language the current script is written in and invokes the proper scripting engine. The default value is JAVASCRIPT.
JAVASCRIPT, JSCRIPT The scripting language is written in JavaScript.
VBS, VBSCRIPT The scripting language is written in VBScript.
STYLE=css1-properties Specifies an in-line style sheet for the tag.
TITLE=text Used to provide advisory information. The contents of the title attribute will be displayed in a ToolTip during the onmouseover event.
event Can be one or more of these events:
onclick ondblclick
ondragstart onhelp
onkeydown onkeypress
onkeyup onmousedown
onmousemove onmouseout
onmouseover onmouseup
onselectstart

Remarks

This element is a block element.

The start tag is required, and the end tag is optional.

Example

<DL><DT>Cat<DD>A small domesticated mammal.
<DT>Lizard<DD>A reptile generally found in dry areas.</DL>

Scripting Object

DD

See Also

DL, DT


DEL

Description

Indicates text that has been deleted from the document.

Syntax

<DEL
CLASS=classname
ID=value
LANG=language
LANGUAGE=JAVASCRIPT | JSCRIPT | VBSCRIPT | VBS
STYLE=css1-properties
TITLE=text
event = script
>

ParameterDescription
CLASS=classname Specifies the class of the tag being defined. This is used to associate a sub-classed style sheet with the tag.
ID=value An SGML identifier used as the target for hypertext links or for naming particular elements in associated style sheets. Valid ID values must begin with a letter. The underbar character, "_", may be used in the ID name. The ID should be unique throughout the scope of the document. If more than one object with the same identifier exists in a document, a collection of those named items is created that can only be referenced by ordinal position.
LANG=language Specifies which language to use in ISO standard language abbreviation form.
LANGUAGE=JAVASCRIPT | JSCRIPT | VBS | VBSCRIPT Specifies the language the current script is written in and invokes the proper scripting engine. The default value is JAVASCRIPT.
JAVASCRIPT, JSCRIPT The scripting language is written in JavaScript.
VBS, VBSCRIPT The scripting language is written in VBScript.
STYLE=css1-properties Specifies an in-line style sheet for the tag.
TITLE=text Used to provide advisory information. The contents of the title attribute will be displayed in a ToolTip during the onmouseover event.
event Can be one or more of these events:
onclick ondblclick
ondragstart onhelp
onkeydown onkeypress
onkeyup onmousedown
onmousemove onmouseout
onmouseover onmouseup
onselectstart

Remarks

Both the start and end tags are required.

Example


<DEL>This text has been revised.</DEL>

Scripting Object

DEL

See Also

INS

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