Understanding the <acronym> Tag in HTML

The <acronym> tag was originally used in HTML to define an acronym, which is a word formed from the initial letters of a phrase,

Understanding the acronym tag in HTML

such as NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) or HTML (HyperText Markup Language). This tag allowed browsers to provide additional information about the acronym when the user hovered over it.

Note: The <acronym> tag is obsolete in HTML5 and has been replaced by the <abbr> (abbreviation) tag.

Example of the <acronym> Tag (Deprecated):

The <acronym title="HyperText Markup Language">HTML</acronym> standard defines the structure of web pages.

Modern Alternative: The <abbr> Tag:

The <abbr title="HyperText Markup Language">HTML</abbr> standard defines the structure of web pages.

Key Differences Between <acronym> and <abbr>:

• Support: The <acronym> tag is no longer supported in modern HTML5 specifications. Use <abbr> for better compatibility.
• Purpose: Both tags serve similar purposes—to provide additional context for shortened forms or acronyms.