HTML attributes give elements meaning and context.
The global attributes below can be used on any HTML element.
| Attribute | HTML4 | HTML5 | 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 be translated or not |
