Understanding the <abbr> Tag in HTML
The <abbr> (abbreviation) tag is used to mark up abbreviations or acronyms, providing additional information via the title attribute. This helps with accessibility and improves user understanding.
Tag Syntax:
<abbr title="World Health Organization">WHO</abbr>
The title attribute should contain the full form of the abbreviation.
Common Uses:
- Displaying acronyms and abbreviations with tooltips
- Enhancing accessibility and screen reader support
- Providing extra context for technical terms
Tip:
Always include the title attribute to show the full version of the abbreviation on hover or for screen readers.
Example:
<p>
<abbr title="HyperText Markup Language">HTML</abbr> is the standard markup language for documents designed to be displayed in a web browser.
</p>
