# 29. XHTML Style Attribute Module

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This section is normative.

The Style Attribute Module defines the `style` attribute.

Note: use of the @style attribute is strongly discouraged in favor of the style element and external style sheets. In addition, content developers are advised to avoid use of the @style attribute on content intended for use on small devices, since those devices may not support the use of in-line styles.

## 29.1. Style Attribute Collection

style = CDATA
  This attribute specifies style information for the current element.

  The syntax of the value of the @style attribute is determined by the default style sheet language.

  This CSS example sets color and font size information for the text in a specific paragraph.

  Example

      <p style="font-size: 12pt; color: fuchsia">
         Aren't style sheets wonderful?</p>

  In CSS, property declarations have the form "name : value" and are separated by a semi-colon.

  To specify style information for more than one element, authors should use the style element. For optimal flexibility, authors should define styles in external style sheets.

Implementations: RELAX NG, XML Schema

## 29.2. Issues

RE: [BULK] - Re: [XHTML2] Spirit of "1.1.3. XHTML 2 and Presentation" PR #7870
State: Approved
Resolution: Accepted
User: None

Notes:
The working group resolved at the f2f meeting in June 08 to remove this attribute and to permit the style element throughout the content model.

Re: [BULK] - Re: [XHTML2] Spirit of "1.1.3. XHTML 2 and Presentation" PR #7871
State: Approved
Resolution: Reject
User: None

Notes:
We are removing the style attribute, but we are ensuring that it is possible to embed style definitions via the style element or the link element anywhere in your document.