About This HTML Issue
The <dl> element, used to create a definition lists that matches some terms with their definitions, is missing a required child element.
The following list will cause this issue, as it’s missing a <dt> to specify the term the given definition refers to:
<dl>
<dd>A box without hinges, key, or lid, yet golden treasure inside is hid.</dd>
</dl>
Fixing the above example is as easy as including the missing <dt> with the term:
<dl>
<dt>Egg</dt>
<dd>A box without hinges, key, or lid, yet golden treasure inside is hid.</dd>
</dl>
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Last reviewed: December 19, 2022
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