: The SMALL Element
Last updated: 2026-09-12
<small>The SMALL Element
Renders text in a smaller font size, commonly used for disclaimers, copyright notices, fine print.
| Category | Formatting |
|---|---|
| Content Model | Phrasing content |
| Allowed Parents | Any element that accepts phrasing content |
| Content Tag | Yes — requires closing </small> tag |
| Status | Standard |
📝 Syntax
<small>small text</small>
▶ Example
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🌐 Browser Support
| Browser | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <small> | ✓ v1 | ✓ v12 | ✓ v1 | ✓ v1 | ✓ v1 |
| Supported in all major browsers | |||||
Tip: <small> is not just visual; it often conveys side-comment or fine-print semantics.