HTML: The Spoiler “Tag”

By Daniel Miessler on August 18th, 2006: Tagged as HTML | Internet | Programming

All about doing spoiler tags in HTML…

Here’s an example; roll over it to see it…

The guy helping the hero through chapters 1-7 is the bad guy.

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  • Tim
    I don't think it would be easier to write black text on a black background since that's what IE does anyway -- allowing the user to highlight the block to see the text. True, not as snazzy as in FF, but it gets the job done.
  • Nope, I didn't know that. But I do now...thank you. LOL

    I have to disagree that it's "easier" for users to highlight text. Most would consider that "work" and get annoyed. But I agree it's kludgy. I'll work on a more elegant solution.
  • Jem
    Your example spoiler code will not work in IE, you do know this.. right? It'd be easier to write black text on a black background and have visitors highlight it. Alternatively, a little JavaScript and you can hide/display content as much as you like.
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