HTML <rb> (Ruby Base) Tag

Deprecated: Not Supported in HTML5.

<ruby>
  <rb>漢</rb>
  <rb>字</rb>
  <rp>(</rp><rt>kan<rt>ji<rp>)</rp>
</ruby>

Meaning

The HTML <rb> element delimits the base text component of a <ruby> annotation.

Ruby annotations are usually used in East Asian typography. They display the pronunciation of East Asian characters.

Notes:

• The <rb> tag is used to separate each segment of the base text.
• You must include a <rt> tag for each base element that must be annotated.
• This element isn’t an empty element, it is normal to use in the source code only the opening tag of each element, making it easier to read. In the rendered element, the browser can then fill in the full element.

Version: HTML5

Standard Syntax

<rb>...</rb>

Browser Support

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