Text-level Semantics

The following list gives you a short overview of the most commonly used text-level semantics and how to utilize them.

Example

Element Description
<a> Turn text into hypertext using the a element.
<em> Emphasize text using the em element.
<strong> Imply any extra importance using the strong element.
<code> Define inline code snippets using the code element.
<mark> Highlight text with no semantic meaning using the mark element.
<abbr> Define an abbreviation using the abbr element with a title.
<small> De-emphasize text for small print using the small element.
<sup> Mark up typographical conventions with specific meanings, US2.
<sub> Mark up typographical conventions with specific meanings, US2.