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JavaScript JavaScript and the DOM (Retiring) Getting a Handle on the DOM Using CSS Queries to Select Page Elements

Posted by David Soto
David Soto
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When would you use "title" on a tag? Would it be for forms?

In the video the "title" is used on a "P" tag, I can't think of anywhere else but a form to use this title attribute.

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
225,712 Points

You can use the "title" attribute anywhere, inside forms or not. One use of this attribute is that most browsers will display the "title" text in a pop-up box when you place the mouse over the element.

For example, place your mouse over this icon: gift

David Soto
David Soto
7,581 Points
David Soto
David Soto
7,581 Points

I see. Pretty neat. Thank you.