HTML <kbd> Tag
Browser Support
| Element | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <kbd> | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Tag Definition and Usage Instructions
The <kbd> tag defines keyboard text style.
The HTML keyboard input element (<kbd>) is used to represent user input. It produces an inline element displayed in the browser's default monospace font.
Tip:It is not recommended to use the <kbd> tag; it is better to use CSS to achieve rich effects.
All Phrase Tags:
| Tag | Description |
|---|---|
| <em> | Rendered as emphasized text. |
| <strong> | Defines important text. |
| <dfn> | Defines a definition item. |
| <code> | Defines computer code text. |
| <samp> | Defines sample text. |
| <kbd> | Defines keyboard text. It indicates that the text is typed from the keyboard. It is often used in computer-related documents or manuals. |
| <var> | Defines a variable. You can use this tag together with the <pre> and <code> tags. |
More Examples
Example
Format text in a document:
<p>Enter in the dialog window:<kbd>cmd</kbd><br />Then click the OK button.</p>
<p>Please use the shortcut key to save the file<kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>S</kbd></p>
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Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
None.
Global Attributes
The <kbd> tag supports global attributes. View the complete attribute tableHTML Global Attributes。
Event Attributes
The <kbd> tag supports allHTML Event Attributes。
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