Defining instance  - <DFN>   -  </DFN>

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Description
Indicates that this is the defining instance of the enclosed term. Note that as a physical tag, the results should not vary depending upon the browser.
Attributes
NameValuesDescription
classclassnameClass of the element which is used to associate the element with a style sheet.
dirltr|rtlThe direction in which text flows when surrounded by text which flows in different directions.
event_namescript_codeDefines script to run on event such as OnMouseOver
idstringA unique name to identify an element.
langlanguage_typeThe ISO description for the language of the element.
languagejavascript|jscript|vbscript|vbs
stylestringSpecifies style information for the element.
titlestringTitle for element which is often displayed as a tool-tip when the cursor hovers over the element.

Example
<dfn>this is a definition</dfn> and this is not.
Will be displayed as :
this is a definition and this is not.

Compatability
HTMLNETSCAPEINTERNET EXPLORER
4.1N2N3N4N6IE3IE4IE5IE6
NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

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