<mark> tag in HTML5

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The <mark> tag is new in HTML5. It is used to defines marked text, if you want to highlight parts of text then use <mark> tag.

Important Definition

• Most browsers will display the <mark> element with the following default values including like: background-color (yellow) & color (black).
• The <mark> is used to denote content which has a degree of relevance, while <strong> indicates spans of text of importance.
• Open & close tag required of <mark>.
• Don't use <mark> for syntax highlighting purposes.

Example of <mark> tag

<p>Superstar Singer is a <mark>Singing Reality Show</mark> that is broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television.</p>

Result Look Like

Superstar Singer is a Singing Reality Show that is broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television.

<mark> Tag Browser Support

Global Attributes

• The <mark> tag supports all the Global Attributes in HTML.

Event Attributes

• The <mark> tag supports all the Event Attributes in HTML.

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