When writing in HTML, the <var> tag is an inline element used to designate a variable. It is useful when you are writing a page that deals with programming or mathematical expressions. The following sections contain information about this tag, including an example of it in use, as well as related attributes, browser compatibility.
Note: This element is unique in that it is a phrase tag, which indicates that a section of text has structural meaning.
<p>This is a regular sentence that has <var>variable</var>
contained within it.</p>
This is a regular sentence that has variable contained within it.