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Which of the following best describes the primary function of a semantic element in HTML?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of a semantic element in HTML?
- To act as a container for other elements without affecting content meaning.
- To provide a clear description of the content it contains, for both the browser and developer. (correct)
- To improve page loading speed by reducing the amount of code.
- To enhance the visual appearance of the webpage.
Which of the following is considered a non-semantic HTML element?
Which of the following is considered a non-semantic HTML element?
- `<header>`
- `<div>` (correct)
- `<article>`
- `<footer>`
In the context of HTML, what is the main difference between semantic and non-semantic elements?
In the context of HTML, what is the main difference between semantic and non-semantic elements?
- Semantic elements describe the meaning of content, while non-semantic elements do not. (correct)
- Semantic elements are deprecated while non-semantic ones are not.
- Non-semantic elements are supported by all browsers, while semantic ones have partial support.
- Semantic elements are rendered differently visually by browsers.
Which of these elements provides the most semantic meaning about the main content of a page?
Which of these elements provides the most semantic meaning about the main content of a page?
Why would a developer choose to use a semantic element over a non-semantic element like <div>?
Why would a developer choose to use a semantic element over a non-semantic element like <div>?
Flashcards
Semantic Element Definition
Semantic Element Definition
A semantic element clearly describes its meaning to both the browser and the developer.
Non-Semantic Elements
Non-Semantic Elements
Elements like <div> and <span> only tell the browser how to display content but don't define what the content is.
Semantic Elements
Semantic Elements
Elements like <header>, <article>, <nav> and <footer> define their content's purpose and structure.
Creating Divs
Creating Divs
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Using Semantic Elements
Using Semantic Elements
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Study Notes
Divs and Semantic Elements
- A
<div>is a generic container for flow content, used to structure web pages into logical sections. - A
<div>element can be identified by adding anidorclassattribute. - The
classattribute is used to specify a class for an HTML element. - The
idattribute defines a unique identifier (ID) for the element, which must be unique within the entire document.
Semantic Elements
- Semantics is the study of the meanings of words and phrases in a language.
- Semantic elements are elements with a meaning, clearly defining their content for both browsers and developers.
- Non-semantic elements, like
<div>and<span>, don't describe their content.
Semantic Elements: Examples
<header>: Equivalent to the title of a newspaper or magazine, typically contains headings (to
), logo/icon, and authorship information.
<nav>: Defines a set of navigation links.<section>: A block of content part of a larger document/section. Examples include chapters, introduction, news items, and contact information.<article>: Self-contained composition which could stand alone (like a blog post).<aside>: Contains content related to the main content but can stand alone. Often includes additional information, notes, or tips.<footer>: Defines a footer for a document or section, typically containing authorship, copyright, contact info, sitemap, back-to-top links, and related documents.<article>: A self-contained composition that can stand alone. A good example is a blog post.<figure>: Represents self-contained content (like an image, diagram, code etc.)<figcaption>: Specifies a caption for a figure<details>: A section containing additional information.<summary>: A control used to open and close the details section.<time>: Used for time-related information.
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