Language References

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Designates an annotation or pronunciation guide to be placed above or inline with a string of text.

HTML 5

HTML Syntax

<ruby
   class = classname
   dir = ltr | rtl
   id = value
   name = name
   style = css properties
   title = text
   event = script
>

A ruby is a commonly used name for an annotation or pronunciation guide to a string of text. The string of text annotated with a ruby is referred to as the base.

Valid objects within the RUBY object are:

• RB
• RT

The RB object is optional and specifies the base text for the RUBY. Text not contained within the ruby text object, RT, is assumed to be a part of the base.

A closing tag is required.

RUBY Members

The following sample outlines the implementation of the RUBY object. The sample specifies one string of text as the base, and a second string of text as the ruby.

<RUBY>
   <RB>Base Text
  <RT>Ruby Text
</RUBY>

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