The style global attribute contains CSS styling declarations to be applied to the element. Note that it is recommended for styles to be defined in a separate file or files. This attribute and the <style> element have mainly the purpose of allowing for quick styling, for example for testing purposes.
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Usage note: This attribute must not be used to convey semantic information. Even if all styling is removed, a page should remain semantically correct. Typically it shouldn't be used to hide irrelevant information; this should be done using the hidden attribute.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| HTML Living Standard The definition of 'style' in that specification. |
Living Standard | No change from latest snapshot, HTML 5.1 |
| HTML 5.1 The definition of 'style' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Snapshot of HTML Living Standard, no change from HTML5 |
| HTML5 The definition of 'style' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Snapshot of HTML Living Standard. From HTML 4.01 Specification, it is now a true global attribute. |
| HTML 4.01 Specification The definition of 'style' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Supported on all elements but <base>, <basefont>, <head>, <html>, <meta>, <param>, <script>, <style>, and <title>. |
| CSS Style Attributes | Recommendation | Defines the content of the style attribute. |
Browser compatibility
| Desktop | Mobile | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
style | Chrome Full support Yes | Edge Full support 12 | Firefox Full support Yes | IE Full support Yes | Opera Full support Yes | Safari Full support Yes | WebView Android Full support Yes | Chrome Android Full support Yes | Firefox Android Full support Yes | Opera Android Full support Yes | Safari iOS Full support Yes | Samsung Internet Android Full support Yes |
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