When writing in HTML, the tag is an inline element used to show how far a task has progressed. Used in conjunction with JavaScript for value manipulation, this element usually displays progress in the form of a bar or wheel. The following sections contain information about this tag, including an example of it in use, and related attributes and browser compatibility.

Example of code

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Example result

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The tag shouldn’t be used to create a gauge. In those cases, use the tag.

  • Example of code
  • Example result
  • Attributes
  • Compatibility
  • Related information

Attributes

Within an HTML tag, an attribute dictates certain aspects of an HTML element. Attributes are made up of a name and value pair; all tags support standard attributes. The following table shows all of the current unique HTML attributes for the tag, and a description of each.

Compatibility

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