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HTML abbr: abbreviations need an understandable expansion

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Published: 23 Oct 2026 08:23 · Updated: 23 Oct 2026 08:23

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HTML abbr marks an abbreviation or acronym. Giving the expansion in ordinary text on first use helps readers understand it.

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HTML abbr marks an abbreviation or acronym. Giving the expansion in ordinary text on first use helps readers understand it. [1]

Do not rely only on a mouse-hover tooltip. It is not equally available with touch and other navigation methods. The explanation should remain discoverable without that gesture.

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[1] MDN — HTML abbr ↗