HTML Global Attributes
HTML attributes give elements meaning and context.
The attributes listed here are common to all HTML5 elements.
Attribute | Definition |
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accesskey | Specifies a shortcut key that can be used to access the element. |
class | Used to refer to a class specified in the style sheet. The value should be the name of the class you wish to use. |
contenteditable | Sets whether the user can edit the content or not. |
contextmenu | Specifies a context menu for an element. The context menu appears when a user right-clicks on the element. --obsolete attribute-- |
data-* | Used to store custom data private to the page or application. |
dir | Specifies the text direction for the content in an element. Possible Values:
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draggable | Specifies whether the user is allowed to drag the element or not. Possible Values:
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dropzone | Specifies whether the dragged data is copied, moved, or linked, when dropped. |
hidden | Indicates that the element is not yet, or is no longer, relevant. The browser/user agent does not display elements that have the hidden attribute present. |
id | Specifies a unique id for an element. |
lang | Specifies the language of the elements content. |
spellcheck | Specifies whether the element should have its spelling checked. |
style | Specifies inline styles for the element. The value should be the style definition you wish to use. |
tabindex | Helps determine the tabbing order (when the user 'tabs' through the elements on the page). |
title | Specifies a title to associate with the element. Many browsers will display this when the cursor hovers over the element (similar to a "tool tip"). |
translate | Specifies whether the content of an element should be be translated or not. |