Lists: HomeSite 1.2
Create a Definition List

The definition list is used to create a glossary of terms or to add a brief description to each list item.
Create a definition list by using the <DL></DL>tag pair.

Use <DT> to identify the term to be defined.

Use <DD> to specify the definition of the term.

Neither the <DT> nor the <DD> tag requires a closing tag.

Example
Terminology of Type
Ascender
The stroke that protrudes above the letter body
Descender
The stroke that protrudes below the letter body
Counter
The enclosed space in the letter body
Leading
The space between words or lines of type
The HTML for the above example of a definition list is:

<B>Terminology of Type</B>

<DL>

<DT>Ascender <DD>The stroke that protrudes above the letter body

<DT>Descender<DD>The stroke that protrudes below the letter body

<DT>Counter<DD>The enclosed space in the letter body

<DT>Leading<DD>The space between words or lines of type

</DL>

Most browsers will display each term and then display its definition on a separate indented line below the term.
The easiest way to make a list with HomeSite is to select the Lists tab on the speedbar.

List tab

To create a definition list with HomeSite, click on the Definition List button.

HomeSite will insert the HTML code for a one-item definition list in your file.   Fill in the definition term after the <DT> tag and the definition itself after the <DD> tag.

Definition List button
Definition List button

To add additional terms and definitions to your list, position your cursor and click in turn on the Definition Term button and the Definition button on the Lists tab. Homesite will generate the <DT> and <DD> tags.

Type in the terms and definitions that will constitute your list.

Definition Term Button
Definition Term

Definition buttonDefinition

Lists: HomeSite 1.2
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