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abbr Attribute


Indicates an abbreviation associated with a header cell.

Applies To: TH

Syntax

Inline <element abbr = strAbbr ... >
Script object.abbr = strAbbr

Possible Values

strAbbrString defining abbreviated description of a header cell’s content

The property is read/write with no default value.

Remarks

The abbr attribute defines a short, abbreviated description of the header cell’s content, provided as an alternative label to use for the header cell when referencing the cell in other contexts.

Some user-agents, such as speech readers, may present this description before the content itself.

NOTE: This property has no visual effect in browsers. It adds information to help assistive technology like screen readers that can use the abbreviation.

Example


Applies To

TH


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