style

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.

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

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styleChrome Full support YesEdge Full support YesFirefox Full support YesIE Full support YesOpera Full support YesSafari Full support YesWebView Android Full support YesChrome Android Full support YesFirefox Android Full support YesOpera Android Full support YesSafari iOS Full support YesSamsung Internet Android Full support Yes

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