HTML <script> defer attribute
HTML <script> tag
Example
Use of the defer attribute:
<script type="text/javascript"
defer="defer">
alert(document.getElementById("p1").firstChild.nodeValue);
</script>
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Definition and Usage
The defer attribute specifies that the execution of a script should be
deferred (delayed) until after the page has been loaded.
Browser Support

The defer attribute is only supported by Internet Explorer.
Syntax
Attribute Values
Value |
Description |
defer |
Delays the execution of a script |
HTML <script> tag
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