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HTML open Attribute


Definition and Usage

The open attribute is a boolean attribute.

When present, it specifies that the details should be visible (open) by default.


Applies to

The open attribute can be used on the following element:

Element Attribute
<details> open

Example

An open/visible <details> element:

<details open>
  <summary>Copyright 1999-2014.</summary>
  <p> - by Refsnes Data. All Rights Reserved.</p>
  <p>All content and graphics on this web site are the property of the company Refsnes Data.</p>
</details>
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Browser Support

The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the attribute.

Attribute
open 12.0 Not supported Not supported 6.0 15.0