HTML var Tag
The information on this page is based on HTML version 4.01 (which is the current version of HTML). The next version, HTML 5, is currently being written. Here's a list of HTML 5 tags.
The HTML var tag is used for indicating an instance of a variable or a parameter for an application.
Also see code for specifying computer code, samp for specifying sample output from a computer program, kbd for defining keyboard entry text, and pre for defining preformatted text.
| Example |
The program accepts the <var>width</var> parameter to determine the display width.
|
| Attributes: |
| Attributes specific to this tag: |
| None | |
| Common Attributes (common to most HTML tags): |
| Attribute | Description |
| dir | Specifies the direction of the text |
| class | Document wide identifier. |
| id | Document wide identifier |
| lang | Language code |
| title | Specifies a title to associate with the element. Many browsers will display this when the cursor hovers over the element (similar to a "tool tip"). |
| style | Inline style (CSS) |
| onclick | Intrinsic event (see event handlers) |
| ondbclick | Intrinsic event (see event handlers) |
| onmousedown | Intrinsic event (see event handlers) |
| onmouseup | Intrinsic event (see event handlers) |
| onmouseover | Intrinsic event (see event handlers) |
| onmousemove | Intrinsic event (see event handlers) |
| onmouseout | Intrinsic event (see event handlers) |
| onkeypress | Intrinsic event (see event handlers) |
| onkeydown | Intrinsic event (see event handlers) |
| onkeyup | Intrinsic event (see event handlers) |
|
| Try it yourself! |
|
Also see the HTML 5 version of HTML tags
Enjoy this page?
-
- Add this page to your Favorites
- Link to this page (copy/paste into your own website or blog):
- Link to Quackit using one of these banner ads.
Thanks for supporting Quackit!
