HTML <var> Tag: The HTML<var> tag is also a phrase tag and used to specify the variable in mathematical equation or in computer program. The content of this tag is displayed in an italic format in most of the browsers.
HTML <var> Tag
This HTML var tag supports both the global and the event attributes.
Syntax: <var> Text </var>
Browser compatibility
The HTML var tag is supported by different types of browsers.
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Opera
- Safari
- Internet Explorer
Example:
<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <body> <var> This is a variable</var> </body> </html>
Output:
Variable
Tags that are supported by the <var> tag
| Tag | Description |
|---|---|
| em | Renders as emphasized text |
| strong | Specifies the important text |
| code | Defines a piece of computer code |
| samp | Specifies sample output from a computer program |
| kbd | Specifies keyboard input |
| var | Specifies a variable |