The
<small>tag in HTML is used to reduce the font size of text, usually for fine print, disclaimers, legal notes, or side comments.
It is an inline element and typically does not change the semantic meaning of the text.
Syntax
<small>Smaller text here</small>Attribute
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
class | Assigns one or more class names for styling. |
id | Assigns a unique identifier to the text. |
style | Adds inline CSS styles to customize appearance. |
title | Provides additional information as a tooltip. |
Example
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>SMALL Tag Example</title>
<style>
.fine-print {
font-size: 0.8em;
color: #555;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<h1>HTML <small> Tag Example</h1>
<p>
This is normal text, and here is <small class="fine-print" id="disclaimer" title="Small Text Example">some smaller fine-print text</small> within the paragraph.
</p>
<p>
Example: <small>© 2025 Company Name. All rights reserved.</small>
</p>
</body>
</html>Output
Browser Output
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Browser Support
 Chrome |  Firefox |  Edge |  Safari |  Opera |  IE9+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅Yes | ✅Yes | ✅Yes | ✅Yes | ✅Yes | ✅Yes |
The <small> tag reduces the font size of its content, making it suitable for disclaimers, copyright notes, or secondary information.
Notes
<small>is an inline element and does not create a new line.- The font size can be further adjusted using CSS (
font-sizeproperty). - It is ideal for non-critical information that should be visible but not dominant.
- Avoid using
<small>for main content, as it reduces readability.
Conclusion
The <small> tag is useful for displaying fine print or secondary text in a smaller font size.
It ensures that additional or less important information is presented clearly without dominating the main content.
