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The dd tag, or Description Details element, is used to provide the description, definition, or value for the preceding <<dt> (Description term) element in a <dl> (Description List).

Syntax

You can put paragraphs, line breaks, images, etc. inside the <dd> tag.

<dl>
  <dt>The term</dt>
  <dd>The description of the term</dd>
  <dt>Second term</dt>
  <dd>The description of the second term</dd>
</dl>

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