HTML <style> tag
When writing in HTML, the <style> tag is used to change the appearance and position of various elements on a web page. It can be put into the <head> of the document and implemented as a class, or used for applying inline CSS to a single element. The following sections contain information about this tag, including an example of it in use, as well as related attributes and browser compatibility.
Style tag with CSS
<style type="text/css">
<!--
p {
color:orange;
}
-->
</style>
Element with a style attribute example code
<p style="color:orange">This paragraph contains orange text!</p>
Example result
This paragraph contains orange text!
Attributes
Within an HTML tag, an attribute dictates certain aspects of an HTML element. Attributes are made up of a name and value pair; all tags support standard attributes. The following table shows all of the current unique HTML attributes for the <style> tag, as well as a description of each.
Usage note: The type attribute is optional in HTML5, but still required in HTML 4.
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| disabled | Designates that the <style> should not be applied to the current document |
| media | Designates what media/device a media resource is designed to work with |
| scoped | Designates that the styles only apply to this element's parent element |
| type | Designates the media type of a <style> element |
Compatibility
| Internet Explorer | Firefox | Safari | Opera | Chrome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All versions | All versions | All versions | All versions | All versions |
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