Tag <rt> In HTML

The purpose of this post is to provide learners with an overview of Tag Rt accompanied by examples.

The <rt> tag in HTML is used in conjunction with the <ruby> tag to specify the pronunciation, translation, or transliteration of characters in Asian typography.

The Ruby annotation feature allows small text annotations to be placed above or below the main text of a document, typically to provide pronunciation or translation information for non-native speakers of a language.

The <rt> tag is used to specify the pronunciation, translation, or transliteration of the characters inside the <ruby> tag. The content inside the <rt> tag is displayed as small text annotations above or below the main text.

Here is an annotation in Ruby:

Here is another example of the <rt> tag:

You can apply CSS to the <rt> tag in the following way:

Tag Rt Usage

The Tag Rt <rt> indicates an interpretation or explanation of the characters ( related to East Asian typography ) for a ruby annotation.

Put <rp> along with <ruby> and <rt>: The <ruby> tag contains one or several characters that require clarification/pronunciation, and an <rt> element provides the explanation, and an additional <rp> element indicates which text to display for browsers that do not accept ruby annotations.

The <rt> tag in HTML is used in conjunction with the <ruby> tag to specify the pronunciation, translation, or transliteration of characters in Asian typography.

Common Uses

Here are some common uses of the <rt> tag:

• The <rt> tag is often used to provide pronunciation information for non-native speakers of a language. By specifying the pronunciation of a character inside the <rt> tag, you can help readers to correctly pronounce the character while reading the text.
• The <rt> tag can also be used to provide translation information for readers who may not be familiar with the language being used in the text. By specifying the translation of a character inside the <rt> tag, you can help readers to understand the meaning of the character in the context of the text.
• The <rt> tag can also be used to provide transliteration information for characters in Asian typography. Transliteration involves representing the characters of one writing system with the characters of another writing system, typically for the purpose of making the text easier to read for non-native speakers.
• Using the <rt> tag can help to improve the accessibility of your content for users with disabilities, particularly those who use screen readers. By providing pronunciation, translation, or transliteration information inside the <rt> tag, you can ensure that all users can access the information provided by the Ruby text.

Browser Compatibility

Listed in the table are the browser versions that are compatible with the element.

Element
<rt>	5.0	5.5	38.0	5.0	15.0

Attributes

Global

The Tag Rt <rt> are compatible with Global Attributes in HTML.

Event

The Tag Rt <rt> also accepts the Event Attributes in HTML.

Predefined CSS

Following are the default values that appear in the majority of browsers for the <rt> element:

rt {
line-height: normal;
}

Tag Rt Advantages

Here are some advantages of using the <rt> tag:

• Using the <rt> tag can help to improve the accessibility of your content for users with disabilities, particularly those who use screen readers. By providing pronunciation, translation, or transliteration information inside the <rt> tag, you can ensure that all users can access the information provided by the Ruby text.
• The <rt> tag is semantically correct and provides a clear indication of the purpose of the content inside it. This can help to improve the readability and maintainability of your code.
• The <rt> tag is supported by all major web browsers, including Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge. This means that you can use the <rt> tag with confidence, knowing that it will be compatible with the majority of your users’ browsers.