<bdo>
Inline markup
Forces the text direction; the dir attribute is required.
| How to write it | <bdo></bdo> |
|---|---|
| Closing tag | </bdo> |
| Void element | No — it must be closed |
| Common attributes | dir |
| Category | Inline markup |
How to read this
- Most tags come in pairs, opening and closing. Only tags with no content — img, br — are left unclosed.
- Writing </br> for a void element does nothing useful; the browser ignores it or adds an empty line.
- Appearance is CSS’s job. A tag says what something is; bold or italic is only the consequence.
- Choosing the tag that matches the meaning helps search engines and screen readers alike. Wrapping everything in div throws that information away.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the HTML <bdo> tag?
Forces the text direction; the dir attribute is required.
Q. How do you write <bdo>?
As <bdo></bdo>. The opening <bdo> pairs with the closing </bdo>.
Q. Which attributes are common on <bdo>?
dir are the usual ones.
Q. What group does <bdo> belong to?
The inline markup group.