<DFN> | NN n/a IE 3 HTML 3.2 |
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<DFN>...</DFN> | End Tag: Required |
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The DFN
element
is one of a large group of elements that the HTML 4.0 recommendation
calls phrase elements. Such elements assign
structural meaning to a designated portion of the document. A
DFN element signifies the first usage of a term in
a document (its defining instance). A common technique in documents
is to italicize an important vocabulary term the first time it is
used in a document. This is generally the place in the document where
the term is defined so that it may be used in subsequent sentences
with its meaning understood. By default, Internet Explorer italicizes
all text within a DFN element. You can, of course,
easily define your own style for DFN elements with
a style sheet rule.
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Example
<P>Concerto composers usually provide a space for soloists to show off
technical skills while reminding the audience of various themes used
throughout the movement. This part of the concerto is called the <DFN>
cadenza</DFN>. </P>
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Object Model Reference
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