HTML <var> tag
When writing in HTML (hypertext markup language), the <var> tag is an inline element used to designate a variable. It is useful when you are writing a page that deals with programming or mathematical expressions. The following sections contain information about this tag, including an example of it in use, and related attributes and browser compatibility.
This element is unique in that it is a phrase tag, which indicates that a section of text has structural meaning.
Example of <var> code
<p>Example of a regular sentence with a <var>variable</var> contained in it.</p>
Example result
Example of a regular sentence with a variable contained in it.
Attributes
All HTML tags support standard attributes that define the settings of an HTML element. Unlike other HTML tags, the <var> tag has no unique attributes.
Compatibility
| Edge | Internet Explorer | Firefox | Safari | Opera | Chrome |
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| All versions | All versions | All versions | All version | All versions | All versions |
Additional phrase tags
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