TableHeader abbr attribute
Definition and usage
abbr
Sets or returns the value of the abbr attribute.
<th> abbr attribute Specifies a shorter version of the content of the title cell.
Note:The abbr attribute has no visual effect in common web browsers, but it can be used by screen readers.
See also:
HTML Reference Manual:HTML <th> Tag
Example
Example 1
Return the value of the abbr attribute of the <th> element with id "myTh":
var x = document.getElementById("myTh").abbr;
Example 2
Change the value of the abbr attribute of the <th> element with id "myTh":
document.getElementById("myTh").abbr = "newValue";
Syntax
Return the abbr attribute:
tableheaderObject.abbr
Set the abbr attribute:
tableheaderObject.abbr = text
Attribute Value
Value | Description |
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text | Specifies a brief description of the content of the header cell. |
Technical Details
Return Value: | A string value that represents a brief description of the content of the header cell. |
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Browser Support
Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Opera |
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Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Opera |
Support | Support | Support | Support | Support |
Related Pages
HTML Reference Manual:HTML <th> abbr Attribute