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Create a definition list

Plugin Definition List

This wiki plugin creates a definition list based on the terms and definitions given. Each term is shown on one line and its definition is indented on the next. It is the equivalent of using the HTML <dl> and related tags.

Parameters

Technically, this plugin doesn't require parameters, but certain elements are required between the tags as shown below. Create a definition list
Introduced in Tiki 1.
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Preferences required: wikiplugin_dl

Parameters Accepted Values Description Default Since
(body of plugin) One entry per line. Each line is in Term: Definition format.
type (blank)
s
h
Type of definition list (left-aligned or horizontal). 16.0

Examples

Basic syntax

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{DL()} term 1 : definition 1 term 2 : definition 2 {DL}

Example with formatting

This code,

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{DL()} __Life__ : ''a principle or force that is considered to underlie the distinctive quality of animate beings'' __Love__ : ''affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests'' __Bagel__ : ''a firm doughnut-shaped roll traditionally made by boiling and then baking'' {DL}


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Would produce:


Life
a principle or force that is considered to underlie the distinctive quality of animate beings
Love
affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests
Bagel
a firm doughnut-shaped roll traditionally made by boiling and then baking

Aliases

Plugin DL | PluginDefinitionList | Plugin Definition List


Created by lindon. Last Modification: Sunday 12 November, 2023 18:18:46 GMT-0000 by Baraka Kinywa.

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