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HTML Tag: <details>

Usage of <details>:

The <details> tag provides a way to disclose additional information when users click on a summary. It enhances accessibility by allowing screen readers to skip over non-essential content.

Attributes of <details>:

  • open: Boolean attribute indicating whether the details are initially visible.

Example with <details>:

<details>
  <summary>Click for details</summary>
  <p>Here are the additional details.</p>
</details>

Exploring the <details> Tag:

  1. Create an HTML page with a <details> element.
  2. Add a <summary> element inside the <details> to provide a clickable title.
  3. Include the content you want to display when the details are expanded within the <details> element.
  4. To initially show the details, set the open attribute to true.

Example:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
  <title>Example of Details Tag</title>
</head>
<body>
  <details open>
    <summary>Show More</summary>
    <p>This is the additional information.</p>
  </details>
</body>
</html>

Tips:

  • Use the <summary> element to provide a concise and informative summary of the hidden details.
  • Consider using the open attribute for important details that should be visible by default.
  • Ensure that the hidden details are relevant and not distracting to the main content.