The superscript (<sup>) element indicates that text should
be superscripted, or vertically raised in relationship to the surrounding
text. Superscripts are usually a smaller font than the surrounding text.
Use this element only when there is not some other more proper tag. For example,
for specific items such as GUI controls, use the
uicontrol
tag. This element is part of the DITA highlighting
domain.
A subscript (<sub>) indicates that text should be subscripted,
or placed lower in relationship to the surrounding text. Subscripted text
is often a smaller font than the surrounding text. Formatting may vary depending
on your output process. This element is part of the DITA highlighting domain.
The teletype (<tt>) element is used to apply monospaced
highlighting to the content of the element. Use this element only when there
is not some other more proper tag. For example, for specific items such as
GUI controls, use the
uicontrol
tag.
This element is part of the DITA highlighting domain.
The bold (<b>) element is used to apply bold highlighting
to the content of the element. Use this element only when there is not some
other more proper tag. For example, for specific items such as GUI controls,
use the
uicontrol
tag.
This element is part of the DITA highlighting domain.
The underline (<u>) element is used to apply
underline highlighting to the content of the element. Use this element only
when there is not some other more proper tag. For example, for specific items
such as GUI controls, use the
uicontrol
tag.
This element is part of the DITA highlighting domain.
The italic (<i>) element is used to apply italic highlighting
to the content of the element. Use this element only when there
is not some other more proper tag. For example, for specific items such as
GUI controls, use the
uicontrol
tag.
Italic highlighting generally means a font that is slanted for emphasis, but
this may vary depending on your output formatting process. This element is
part of the DITA highlighting domain.