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HTML td abbr attribute

The td abbr attribute specifies a shorter version of the content within the cell. The abbr attribute has no visual effect in standard web browsers, but can be used by screen readers.

　HTML <td> tag

Online Example

Use the abbr attribute in an HTML table:

Example

<table border="1">
<tr>
　　　　<th>Toy Manufacturer</th>
　　　　<th>Model</th>
</tr>
<tr>
　　　　<td>Bruder toys　　</td>
　　　　<td abbr="vehicle">8970 SUV</td>
</tr>
<tr>
　　　　<td>Bruder toys　　</td>
　　　　<td abbr="truck">0567　DHL truck
</td>
　　</tr>
</table>

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Browser Compatibility

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The abbr attribute has no visual effect in standard web browsers, but can be used by screen readers.

Definition and Usage

HTML5 The <td> abbr attribute is not supported.

The abbr attribute specifies a shortened version of the content within the cell.

Syntax

<td abbr="text">

Attribute Value

Value	Description
text	A brief description of the cell content.

　HTML <td> tag

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