var

Summary

Defines a variable.

Overview Table

DOM Interface

HTMLElement

Examples

This example uses the VAR element to render the word “filename” in italic type.

Enter the <VAR>filename</VAR> in the dialog box.

Notes

Remarks

The actual formatting of a VAR element is determined by the browser. Windows Internet Explorer renders the VAR element in italic type. The actual formatting of a VAR element is determined by the mode used to render it.

Standards information

• HTML 4.01 Specification, Section 9.2.1

HTML information

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Related specifications

HTML 5.1

W3C Working Draft

HTML 5

W3C Recommendation

HTML 4.01

W3C Recommendation

Attributions

• Microsoft Developer Network: [Windows Internet Explorer API reference Article]