HTML <center> Tag
The center element is deprecated.
Example
Center text in an HTML page:
| <center>This text will be centered.</center> |
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Definition and Usage
The <center> tag is used to center text.
Browser Support
The <center> tag is supported in all major browsers. However, it is deprecated and should be avoided!
Differences Between HTML and XHTML
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Tips and Notes
Tip: Use CSS to center text! In our CSS tutorial you can find more details about centering text.
Standard Attributes
DTD indicates in which HTML 4.01/XHTML 1.0
DTD the attribute is allowed. S=Strict, T=Transitional, and F=Frameset.
The <center> tag supports the following standard attributes:
| Attribute |
Value |
Description |
DTD |
| class |
classname |
Specifies a classname for an element |
TF |
| dir |
rtl
ltr |
Specifies the text direction
for the content in an element |
TF |
| id |
id |
Specifies a unique id for an element |
TF |
| lang |
language_code |
Specifies a language code for the content in an element |
TF |
| style |
style_definition |
Specifies an inline style for an element |
TF |
| title |
text |
Specifies extra information about an element |
TF |
More information about Standard Attributes.
Event Attributes
The <center> tag supports the following event attributes:
| Attribute |
Value |
Description |
DTD |
| onclick |
script |
Script to be run on a mouse click |
TF |
| ondblclick |
script |
Script to be run on a mouse double-click |
TF |
| onmousedown |
script |
Script to be run when mouse button is pressed |
TF |
| onmousemove |
script |
Script to be run when mouse pointer moves |
TF |
| onmouseout |
script |
Script to be run when mouse pointer moves out of an
element |
TF |
| onmouseover |
script |
Script to be run when mouse pointer moves over an
element |
TF |
| onmouseup |
script |
Script to be run when mouse button is released |
TF |
| onkeydown |
script |
Script to be run when a key is pressed |
TF |
| onkeypress |
script |
Script to be run when a key is pressed and released |
TF |
| onkeyup |
script |
Script to be run when a key is released |
TF |
More information about Event Attributes.
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