<ruby> tag in HTML5

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The <ruby> tag is used for specify the ruby annotation which is a small text, attached with the main text to specify the meaning of the main text.

The <ruby> element commonly are used for showing pronounciation of East Asian typography, like Korean or Chinese or Japanese characters.

Important Description

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

Example for <ruby> tag

<ruby> 金 <rt> Kim </rt> 勇 <rt> Yong </rt> </ruby>

Result Look Like

金 Kim 勇 Yong

<ruby> Tag Browser Support

Global Attributes

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

Event Attributes

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

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