Appendix C. Complete XHTML 1.1 and CSS 2 Quick Reference

the elements and attributes of XHTML 1.1, as well as the style properties that CSS 2 comprises.

To make the information readily accessible, this appendix organizes HTML elements by their function in the following order:

• Structure

• Text phrases and paragraphs

• Text formatting elements

• Lists

• Links

• Tables

• Frames

• Embedded content

• Style

• Forms

• Scripts

The elements are listed alphabetically within each section, and the following information is presented:

• Usage Gives a general description of the element.

• Start/End Tag Indicates whether these tags are required, optional, or illegal.

• Attributes Lists the attributes of the element with a short description of their effect.

• Empty Indicates whether the element can be empty.

• Notes Relates any special considerations for using the element.

The CSS style properties follow a similar arrangement except that they are listed with acceptable values, as opposed to attributes.

By the Way XHTML 1.1 includes several fundamental attributes that apply to a significant number of elements. These are referred to within each element listing as core, i18n, and events