: The I Element
Last updated: 2026-09-12
<i>The I Element
Renders text in italics without emphasis, often used for foreign words, technical terms, ship names, etc.
| Category | Formatting |
|---|---|
| Content Model | Phrasing content |
| Allowed Parents | Any element that accepts phrasing content |
| Content Tag | Yes — requires closing </i> tag |
| Status | Standard |
📝 Syntax
<i>italic text</i>▶ Example
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🌐 Browser Support
| Browser |  Chrome |
 Edge |
 Firefox |
 Safari |
 Opera |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <i> | ✓ v1 | ✓ v12 | ✓ v1 | ✓ v1 | ✓ v1 |
| Supported in all major browsers | |||||
Tip： <i> has no semantics, only changes appearance. Use <em> when the text needs stress emphasis.
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