`<i>`

Italic text is text that is used to emphasize the key points in printed text, or when quoting a speaker, to show which words the speaker stressed.

Rendering expectations

The content of the <i> element is typically rendered in an italic font.

Specialization hierarchy

The <i> element is specialized from <ph>. It is defined in the highlighting-domain module.

Attributes

The following attributes are available on this element: universal attributes and @keyref.

Example

The following code sample shows an <i>element used to indicate the use of a foreign word:

<note type="tip">Take care to measure the right amount when mixing ingredients.
A <i>laissez-faire</i> attitude to baking is a recipe for disaster.</note>