HTML <i> Tag

Description

The <i> HTML tag, which stands for "italic," is used to apply italic formatting to text within a web page. It is a structural element that does not convey any specific meaning or semantics on its own. Instead, it is a presentational tag that alters the appearance of text by slanting it to the right. Web developers typically use it to emphasize certain words or phrases within a paragraph or to add a stylistic touch to content. However, for conveying semantic meaning or importance, it is often recommended to use other HTML tags like <em> for emphasis or <cite> for citations, as they provide better clarity and accessibility.

Properties

Permitted Parents

Any element that accepts phrasing content

Content

Inline and text

Start/End Tags

Start tag: required, End tag: required

Example

This is an example of <i>italics</i> text

Attributes

None

Global Attributes

The <i> tag also supports the Global Attributes in HTML5

Event Attributes

The <i> tag also supports the Event Attributes in HTML5

Browser Support

The following table will show you the current browser support for the HTML <i> tag.

Desktop
12	1	1	15	4

Tablets / Mobile
18	4	14	3.2	1	4.4

Last updated by CSSPortal on: 30th September 2023