<small>

The HTML <small> element makes the text font size one size smaller (for example, from large to medium, or from small to x-small) down to the browser's minimum font size.  In HTML5, this element is repurposed to represent side-comments and small print, including copyright and legal text, independent of its styled presentation.

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Attributes

This element only includes the global attributes.

Examples

Example 1

<p>This is the first sentence. <small>This whole sentence
  is in small letters.</small></p>

Result

This is the first sentence. This whole sentence is in small letters.

Example 2 (CSS alternative)

<p>This is the first sentence.
  <span style="font-size:0.8em">This whole sentence is in small
  letters.</span></p>

Result

This is the first sentence. This whole sentence is in small letters.

Specifications

Notes

Although the <small> element, like the <b> and <i> elements, may be perceived to violate the principle of separation between structure and presentation, all three are valid in HTML5. Authors are encouraged to use their best judgement when determining whether to use <small> or CSS.

Browser compatibility

See also

• <b>
• <font>
• <style>
• HTML 4.01 Specification: Font Styles