HTML <sub> tag

When writing in HTML (hypertext markup language), the <sub> tag is an inline element used to designate subscript text, which appears lower, and usually smaller than the text around it. It is useful for tasks like writing mathematical or chemical formulas. The following sections contain information about this tag, including an example of it in use and related attributes and browser compatibility.

Example of <sub> code

<p>This chemical formula for ammonia is NH<sub>3</sub>.</p>

Example result

This chemical formula for ammonia is NH₃.

Attributes

All HTML tags support standard attributes that define the settings of an HTML element. Unlike other HTML tags, the <sub> tag has no unique attributes.

Compatibility

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