When writing in HTML, the tag is an inline element used to create an acronym or abbreviation. It is useful when you want to shorten a word or phrase, but still want to give additional information to visitors, search engines, and browsers. The following sections contain information about this tag, including an example of it in use, and related attributes and browser compatibility.
Example code
The CPU ran hot.
Example result
The CPU ran hot.
This element is unique in that it is a phrase tag, which indicates that a section of text has structural meaning.
- Example code
- Example result
- Attributes
- Compatibility
- Additional phrase tags
- Related information
Attributes
In an HTML tag, attributes dictate certain aspects of an HTML element. Attributes are made up of a name and value pair. While the tag does not have any unique attributes, it does utilize all of the standard attributes.
Notice that the word “CPU” displays “Central Processing Unit” when you hover your mouse cursor over it.
Compatibility
Additional phrase tags
, Browser, Compatibility, Container tag, CSS, Web design terms
Related information
- HTML and web design help and support.
