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When writing in HTML, the <abbr> 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.
NoteThis element is unique in that it is a phrase tag, which indicates that a section of text has structural meaning.
Example codeThe <abbr title="Central Processing Unit">CPU</abbr> ran hot.Example resultThe CPU ran hot.
TipNotice that the word "CPU" displays "Central Processing Unit" when you hover your mouse CURSOR over it.
AttributesIn an HTML tag, attributes dictate certain aspects of an HTML element. Attributes are made up of a name and VALUE pair. While the <abbr> tag does not have any unique attributes, it does utilize all of the standard attributes.
Compatibility| Edge | Internet Explorer | Firefox | Safari | Opera | Chrome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All versions | 2.0+ | 1.0+ | All versions | 1.3+ | 2.0+ |
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