HTML attributes give elements meaning and context.
The global attributes below can be used on any HTML element.
HTML Global Attributes
= Attribute added in HTML5.
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| accesskey | Specifies a shortcut key to activate/focus an element |
| class | Specifies one or more classnames for an element (refers to a class in a style sheet) |
| contenteditable | Specifies whether the content of an element is editable or not |
| contextmenu | Specifies a context menu for an element. The context menu appears when a user right-clicks on the element |
| data-* | Used to store custom data private to the page or application |
| dir | Specifies the text direction for the content in an element |
| draggable | Specifies whether an element is draggable or not |
| dropzone | Specifies whether the dragged data is copied, moved, or linked, when dropped |
| hidden | Specifies that an element is not yet, or is no longer, relevant |
| id | Specifies a unique id for an element |
| lang | Specifies the language of the element's content |
| spellcheck | Specifies whether the element is to have its spelling and grammar checked or not |
| style | Specifies an inline CSS style for an element |
| tabindex | Specifies the tabbing order of an element |
| title | Specifies extra information about an element |
| translate | Specifies whether the content of an element should be translated or not |