6 Questions
What is the purpose of an attribute in HTML?
To contain additional information within the element's start tag
Where does an attribute appear in relation to an HTML element?
Within the element's start tag
What does an attribute/value pair represent in HTML?
The property and value for the element
In HTML, what does an attribute do for an element?
Defines a property for the element
Where does an attribute/value pair appear in relation to an HTML element?
Within the element's start tag
What additional purpose does an attribute serve with an HTML tag?
Provides additional information or behavior for the tag
Study Notes
HTML Attributes
- An attribute in HTML provides additional information about an element, modifying its behavior or providing additional details about its content.
- An attribute appears within the opening tag of an HTML element, following the element name.
- An attribute/value pair represents a property or characteristic of an element, where the attribute is the property name and the value is the specific value assigned to it.
- An attribute does many things for an element, such as:
- Specifying the source of an image or link
- Defining the text direction or language
- Providing alternative text for accessibility
- Assigning a unique identifier or class to an element
- An attribute/value pair appears within the opening tag of an HTML element, following the element name, and is separated by an equals sign (=).
- An attribute also serves to provide additional functionality or meaning to an HTML tag, such as:
- Enabling JavaScript events or actions
- Providing styling or layout information
- Specifying metadata or semantic meaning
Test your knowledge of HTML attributes with this quiz. Learn about how attributes define properties for elements and appear within the element's start tag.
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