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HTML <sub> Tag

HTML

The <sub> tag defines subscript text.

HTML <sub> Tag


➔ The subscript text displays half a character below the normal line.

➔ Subscripts are usually rendered with a lowered baseline using smaller text.

➔ Subscripts are widely used in chemistry or similar fields.

Supported Global attributes

Global attributes may be applied on all elements, although some elements may have no effect on them.

<accesskey>, <class>, <contenteditable>, <contextmenu>, <data-*>, <dir>, <draggable>, <dropzone>, <hidden>, <id>, <lang>, <spellcheck>, <style>, <tabindex>, <title>, <translate>.

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Example

<p>This is an example of <sub>subscript</sub> text.</p>
<p>Example: H<sub>2</sub>O, H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub></p>
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