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What is the purpose of the `` tag in an HTML document?
What is the purpose of the `` tag in an HTML document?
- To provide metadata and links to stylesheets. (correct)
- To contain the main content of the web page.
- To set the title displayed in the browser tab.
- To declare the document type.
Which of the following elements is used to create a link in HTML?
Which of the following elements is used to create a link in HTML?
- ``
- `Link Text` (correct)
- ``
- ``
Which attribute is used to provide a unique identifier for an HTML element?
Which attribute is used to provide a unique identifier for an HTML element?
- id (correct)
- style
- src
- class
Which tag is used to define a footer in semantic HTML?
Which tag is used to define a footer in semantic HTML?
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What is a feature introduced in HTML5 to enhance form input?
What is a feature introduced in HTML5 to enhance form input?
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Overview of HTML
- HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard language for creating web pages.
- It structures content on the web using a series of elements or tags.
Basic Structure
- A typical HTML document includes:
<!DOCTYPE html>: Declares the document type.<html>: Root element of the HTML page.<head>: Contains metadata, title, links to stylesheets, etc.<title>: Sets the title of the page (shown in browser tab).
<body>: Contains the main content of the web page.
Common HTML Elements
- Headings:
<h1>to<h6>(h1 is largest, h6 is smallest). - Paragraph:
<p>. - Links:
<a href="URL">Link Text</a>. - Images:
<img src="URL" alt="Description">. - Lists:
- Unordered:
<ul>with<li>. - Ordered:
<ol>with<li>.
- Unordered:
- Tables:
<table>,<tr>(table row),<td>(table data).
- Forms:
<form>, with various input types (<input>,<textarea>,<button>).
Attributes
- Attributes provide additional information about HTML elements.
- Common attributes include:
id: Unique identifier for an element.class: Class name for styling with CSS.style: Inline styles for quick CSS application.src: Source for multimedia elements (images, videos).href: URL for links.
Semantic HTML
- Use of HTML elements that clearly describe their meaning in a human- and machine-readable way.
- Elements include:
<header>: Introductory content.<nav>: Navigation links.<article>: Independent content.<section>: Thematic grouping of content.<footer>: Footer for content.
HTML Comments
- Comments are added with
<!-- comment here -->and are not displayed in the browser.
HTML5 Features
- New elements and attributes introduced in HTML5 include:
- Multimedia support:
<audio>,<video>. - Graphics and effects:
<canvas>,<svg>. - Form enhancements: New input types (e.g.,
date,email,color). - Local storage: Allows storage of data in the browser.
- Multimedia support:
Accessibility
- Use semantic elements to improve accessibility.
- Include
altattributes for images and ensure proper label associations for forms.
Best Practices
- Ensure proper nesting of elements.
- Use lowercase for tags and attributes.
- Validate HTML to ensure it meets W3C standards.
Overview of HTML
- HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language and is essential for web page creation.
- It organizes web content with a series of elements or tags, determining the structure and layout of information.
Basic Structure
- An HTML document begins with the
<!DOCTYPE html>declaration indicating the document type. - The
<html>tag is the root element encompassing the entire document. - The
<head>section contains metadata, page title, and links to stylesheets. - The
<title>tag sets the browser tab's title visible to users. - The
<body>tag contains all the main content displayed on the web page.
Common HTML Elements
- Headings range from
<h1>(largest) to<h6>(smallest) for organizing content hierarchically. - The
<p>tag defines paragraphs for textual content. - Links are created with
<a>tags, using the format<a href="URL">Link Text</a>. - Images are included with the
<img>tag to display graphical content. - Lists can be unordered (bullets using
<ul>and<li>) or ordered (numbered using<ol>and<li>). - Tables are structured with
<table>,<tr>for rows, and<td>for individual data cells. - Forms utilize the
<form>tag, incorporating various input types like<input>,<textarea>, and<button>.
Attributes
- Attributes enhance HTML elements with extra information.
- The
idattribute uniquely identifies elements on a page. - The
classattribute groups elements for styling with CSS. - The
styleattribute applies inline CSS for immediate styling effects. - The
srcattribute specifies the source for images and videos. - The
hrefattribute defines the URL linked to an anchor tag.
Semantic HTML
- Semantic HTML uses tags with clear, descriptive meanings for better communication with users and machines.
- Examples include:
<header>for introductory content.<nav>for navigation links.<article>for independent content pieces.<section>for thematic groupings of related content.<footer>for concluding content elements.
HTML Comments
- Comments, written as
<!-- comment -->, are used to leave notes in code and are not rendered in the browser display.
HTML5 Features
- HTML5 introduced new elements and attributes to enhance functionality, such as:
- Multimedia support through
<audio>and<video>tags. - Graphics and effects utilizing
<canvas>and<svg>. - Enhanced forms with new input types like
date,email, andcolor. - Local storage capabilities allow persistent data storage in the user's browser.
- Multimedia support through
Accessibility
- Implementing semantic elements boosts accessibility and helps assistive technologies comprehend content.
- Image tags should include
altattributes for descriptions, and form fields need proper label associations to facilitate navigation.
Best Practices
- HTML elements should be correctly nested to maintain structural integrity.
- Tags and attributes should be in lowercase for consistency.
- Regular validation of HTML helps ensure compliance with W3C standards.
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