HTML <var> Tag


Examples

Format text in a document:

<var>variable</var>

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Browser Support

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All major browsers support the <var> tag

Tag Definition and Usage Instructions

The <var> tag is a phrase tag used to define a variable.

Tip:We do not object to using this tag, but if you use it only for a certain visual effect, we recommend using CSS, which may achieve richer effects.

All phrase tags:

Tag Description
<em> Rendered as emphasized text.
<strong> Defines important text.
<dfn> Defines a definition item.
<code> Defines computer code text.
<samp> Defines sample text.
<kbd> Defines keyboard text. It indicates that the text is typed from the keyboard. It is often used in computer-related documentation or manuals.
<var> Defines a variable. You can use this tag together with the <pre> and <code> tags.

Differences between HTML 4.01 and HTML5

None.

Global Attributes

The <var> tag supportsHTML Global Attributes。

Event Attributes

The <var> tag supportsHTML Event Attributes。

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