Template:Abbr

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The template {{tl|Abbr}} is used to write an abbreviation with its meaning. It is a wrapper for the HTML element {{tag|abbr}}, the element used by most web browsers to create a tooltip indicating the meaning of an abbreviation or acronym.

{{strong|Please note: Do not use {{tnull|abbr}} or {{tag|abbr|o}} to mark up material other than abbreviations or acronyms. Using it to generate tooltips elsewhere is a misuse of the underlying HTML and causes accessibility problems}}

Usage
The template takes two unnamed parameters, in order:
 * : abbreviation – the abbreviation, acronym, or initialism to be explained; shows as text, and may use wikimarkup, such as a link to an article about what it refers to.
 * : meaning – the expansion or definition of the abbreviation; shows as the popup when you hover over the abbreviation . can be used in this parameter.

Template data
 {       "description": "This template defines an abbreviation or acronym, by creating a tooltip that is displayed on mouse-over.", "params": { "1": {                       "label": "Abbreviation", "description": "Shows as text", "type": "string/line", "required": true },               "2": {                        "label": "Meaning", "description": "Shows as a tooltip", "type": "string", "required": true }       } } 