Synopsis
<mark> . . . </mark>
Not in HTML 4.01. Represents
a selection of text that has been marked or highlighted
for reference purposes or to bring it to the attention of the reader.
Marked text is considered to be of particular relevance to the
user.
Usage
- Categories:
Flow content, phrasing content, palpable content
- Permitted contexts:
Where phrasing content is expected
- Permitted content:
Phrasing content
- Start/end tags:
Required/Required
Attributes
HTML5 Global Attributes
Example
In this example, a user’s search query (“estate tax”) is marked
in the returned document:
<p> ... PART I. ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT. TITLE IX.
TAXATION. CHAPTER 65C. MASS. <mark>ESTATE TAX</mark>.
Chapter 65C: Sect. 2. Computation of <mark>estate
tax</mark>.</p>