HTML <dir> Tag Not Supported in HTML5
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Description
The <dir> (short for directory) tag specifies a directory list. It was designed to be used for creating multicolumn directory lists.
The following table summarizes the usages context and the version history of this tag.
| Placement: | Block |
|---|---|
| Content: | <li> elements that are constrained to contain inline content only |
| Start/End Tag: | Start tag: required, End tag: required |
| Version: | HTML 2, 3.2, 4, 4.01 (transitional) |
Warning: Do not use this tag as it has been deprecated in HTML 4.01 and obsolete since HTML5. Use the <ul> tag instead.
Syntax
The basic syntax of the <dir> tag is given with:
HTML / XHTML: <dir> ... </dir>
The example below shows the <dir> tag in action.
Example
Try this code »<!--Example of bad usage. Don't use this tag-->
<dir>
<li>examples</li>
<li>tutorials</li>
</dir>
<!--Alternative-->
<ul>
<li>examples</li>
<li>tutorials</li>
</ul>Tag-Specific Attributes
The following table shows the attributes that are specific to the <dir> tag.
| Attribute | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
compact |
compact |
Obsolete This Boolean attribute specifies that the list should be rendered in a compact style. |
Browser Compatibility
The <dir> tag is supported in all major modern browsers.
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Basic Support—
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Further Reading
See tutorial on: HTML Lists.
