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HTML Tags and Elements

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is the standard markup language used to create the structure and content of web pages. It consists of a set of tags that define the different elements within a web page.

HTML tags are enclosed in angle brackets (<>). They usually come in pairs, with an opening tag and a closing tag. The content that goes between the opening and closing tags represents the element's content.

Here are some common HTML tags and elements used for content and formatting:

  • <h1>, <h2>, <h3>, etc.: Heading tags used to define headings of different levels.
  • <p>: Paragraph tag used to define paragraphs of text.
  • <ul>, <li>: Unordered list and list item tags used to create bullet point lists.
  • <ol>, <li>: Ordered list and list item tags used to create numbered lists.
  • <img>: Image tag used to embed images in a web page.

These are just a few examples of HTML tags and elements. There are many more available for different purposes, such as links, tables, forms, etc.

Let's take a look at an example of a simple HTML structure:

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1<!DOCTYPE html>
2<html>
3  <head>
4    <title>My Web Page</title>
5  </head>
6  <body>
7    <header>
8      <h1>Welcome to My Web Page</h1>
9    </header>
10    <main>
11      <article>
12        <h2>About Me</h2>
13        <p>My name is John Doe and I am a software engineer.</p>
14      </article>
15      <article>
16        <h2>My Skills</h2>
17        <ul>
18          <li>HTML</li>
19          <li>CSS</li>
20          <li>JavaScript</li>
21        </ul>
22      </article>
23    </main>
24    <footer>
25      <p>&copy; 2021 My Web Page</p>
26    </footer>
27  </body>
28</html>

In this example, we have a basic HTML structure that includes heading tags (<h1>, <h2>), paragraph tags (<p>), list tags (<ul>, <li>), image tag (<img>), and more. This structure represents a simple web page with content about the author and their skills.

HTML tags and elements play a crucial role in organizing and formatting the content of a web page. By understanding and using these tags effectively, you can create well-structured and visually appealing web pages for your projects.

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