HTML - <data>
The HTML <data> Element links a given content with a machine-readable translation. If the content is time- or date-related, the <time> must be used.
Example
The following example displays product names but also associates each name with its UPC code.
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<p>New Products</p> <ul> <li><data value="3967381398">Mini Ketchup</data></li> <li><data value="3967381399">Jumbo Ketchup</data></li> <li><data value="3967381400">Mega Jumbo Ketchup</data></li> </ul>
Description
The HTML <data> Element links a given content with a machine-readable translation. If the content is time- or date-related, the <time> must be used.
| Content categories | Flow content, phrasing content, palpable content. |
|---|---|
| Permitted content | Phrasing content. |
| Tag omission | None, both the starting and ending tag are mandatory. |
| Permitted parent elements | Any element that accepts phrasing content. |
| DOM interface | HTMLDataElement |
Browser Compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | Not supported | 22.0 (22.0) bug 839371 | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
| Feature | Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
See Also
- The HTML
<time>element.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| WHATWG HTML Living Standard The definition of '<data>' in that specification. |
Living Standard | No change from HTML5 |
| HTML5 The definition of '<data>' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition. |
License
© 2016 Mozilla Contributors
Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License v2.5 or later.
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-us/docs/web/html/element/data