HTML <span> Tag
Example
A <span> element used to color a part of a text:
<p>My mother has <span style="color:blue">blue</span>
eyes.</p>
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Definition and Usage
The <span> tag is used to group inline-elements in a document.
The <span> tag provides no visual change by itself.
The <span> tag provides a way to add a hook to a part of a text or a part of a document.
Browser Support
| Element | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <span> | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Tips and Notes
Tip: When a text is hooked in a <span> element, you can style it with CSS, or manipulate it with JavaScript.
Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
NONE.
Global Attributes
The <span> tag also supports the Global Attributes in HTML.
Event Attributes
The <span> tag also supports the Event Attributes in HTML.
Related Pages
HTML tutorial: HTML Blocks
HTML DOM reference: Span Object
Default CSS Settings
None.
