HTML Tags

HTML Tag

The  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

html

<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

html

<!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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Use our TryIt Editor to see the output.

Browser Support

Chrome	Edge	Firefox	Safari	Opera	IE9+
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

The  tag reduces the font size of its content, making it suitable for disclaimers, copyright notes, or secondary information.

Notes

 is an inline element and does not create a new line.
The font size can be further adjusted using CSS (font-size property).
It is ideal for non-critical information that should be visible but not dominant.
Avoid using  for main content, as it reduces readability.

Conclusion

The  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.

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