<rp> tag in HTML5

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The <rp> tag can be used to provide parentheses around a ruby text, to be shown by browsers that do not support ruby annotations. Ruby annotations are used for showing pronounciation of East Asian typography, like Korean or Chinese or Japanese characters.

Important Description

• The <rp> tag is new in HTML5.
• Use the <rp> tag together with the <ruby> and the <rt> tags.
• Open and close tag required of <rp>.

Example of <rp> tag

<ruby> 金 <rp><rp>(</rt> Kim<rt>)</rp></rp> 勇 <rp><rp>(</rt> Yong<rt>)</rp></rp> </ruby>

Result Look Like

金 (Kim) 勇 (Yong)

<rp> Tag Browser Support

Global Attributes

• The <rp> tag supports all the Global Attributes in HTML.
• The <rp> tag doesn't have any specific attribute.

Event Attributes

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

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