DFN - Defined Term

The DFN element denotes the defining instance of a term. Visual browsers typically render DFN as italic text, but authors can suggest a rendering using style sheets. Since DFN is a structural element, it carries meaning, making it preferable to font style elements such as I when marking up the defining instance of a term.

More Information

• DFN in W3C HTML 4.01 Specification
• DFN in W3C HTML 3.2 Specification
• DFN in WDG HTML 3.2 Reference
• DFN in Learning HTML 3.2 by Examples
• DFN in Index DOT Html