HTML <abbr> Tag

Definition and Usage

The <abbr> tag defines an abbreviation or an acronym, like “HTML”, “CSS”, “Mr.”, “Dr.”, “ASAP”, “ATM”.

Tip: Use the global title attribute to show the description for the abbreviation/acronym when you mouse over the element.

Global Attributes

The <abbr> tag supports the Global Attributes in HTML.

Event Attributes

The <abbr> tag supports the Event Attributes in HTML.