HTML Phrase Elements

Phrase elements add structural information to text fragments. The commonly used phase elements and their meaning are as following:

Indicates emphasis and usually is Italic.

Indicates stronger emphasis and ususally is bold.

Contains a citation or a reference to other sources.

Indicates that this is the defining instance of the enclosed term.

Designates a fragment of computer code and usually is Courier.

Designates sample output from programs, scripts, etc.

Indicates text to be entered by the user and usually is Courier.

Indicates an instance of a variable or program argument.

Indicates an abbreviated form (e.g., WWW, HTTP, URI, Mass., etc.).

Indicates an acronym (e.g., WAC, radar, etc.).