HTML5 <small> Tag

Example

Define small text inside a paragraph:

<p>There was a big tree, <small>too big, some would say,</small> in the middle of the garden.</p>

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Definition and Usage

The <small> tag defines small text and other side comments.


Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5

Practically none. In HTML 4.01 the small element is displayed as smaller text. In HTML5 the small element defines small text and other side comments, and is displayed as smaller text.


Standard Attributes

The <small> tag also supports the Standard Attributes in HTML5.


Event Attributes

The <small> tag also supports the Event Attributes in HTML5.