HTML <col> tag

Definition and Usage

Defines the attribute values for one or more columns in a table. You can only use this element inside a table or a colgroup.

Differences Between HTML and XHTML

In HTML the <col> tag has no end tag.

In XHTML the <col> tag must be properly closed.

Tips and Notes

Note: The col element is an empty element that contains attributes only. To create columns, you must specify td elements within a tr element.

Tip: Use this element when you want to specify different attribute values to a column inside a colgroup. Without a col element a column will inherit all its attribute values from the colgroup.

Example

Optional Attributes

DTD indicates in which DTD the attribute is allowed. S=Strict, T=Transitional, and F=Frameset.

Standard Attributes

For a full description, go to Standard Attributes.

Event Attributes

For a full description, go to Event Attributes.

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