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Web Programming
Notes <SUB> Element
The <SUB> element defines text that should be displayed slightly below the normal text level,
often so that it the text is vertically centered with respect to normal text baseline, and possibly
in smaller font.
Example:
<BODY>
Let us form the sum of all x<SUB>i</SUB>’s, ie
x<SUB>1</SUB> + x<SUB>2</SUB> + ... + x<SUB>n</SUB>.
</BODY>
…..is rendered similar to…..
Notes Since this element is new, support for it is not universal. Some browsers simply
ignore it, displaying e.g., a<SUB>1</SUB> as a1. And naturally, text-only browsers
cannot truly support <SUB>. Internet Explorer ignores <SUB> elements after nesting
level of two.
<SUP> Element
The <SUP> element defines text that should be displayed slightly above the normal text level
and possibly in smaller font.
Example:
<BODY>
The expression:
a<SUP>b<SUP>c</SUP></SUP>
means a<SUP>(b<SUP>c</SUP>)</SUP>
</BODY>
…..is rendered similar to…..
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