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What does the <!DOCTYPE html> declaration define?
Which HTML element is used to create a hyperlink?
What attribute specifies the URL for a link in an anchor (<a>) element?
What is the purpose of the <form> element in HTML?
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What is the primary benefit of using semantic HTML elements?
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Which attribute is used to assign a unique identifier to an HTML element?
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Which of the following is best practice for maintaining HTML clarity?
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What does the method attribute in a form specify?
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Which attribute is commonly used to apply CSS styles directly to an element?
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Which of the following elements is used to create an unordered list?
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What does the 'cellpadding' attribute do in a table?
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Which element is block-level and commonly used as a container for other elements?
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What is the role of the tag in HTML?
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Study Notes
HTML Syntax
- HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard markup language for creating web pages.
- Basic structure:
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<!DOCTYPE html>: Declaration defining the document type. -
<html>: Root element of an HTML page. -
<head>: Contains meta-information, links to stylesheets, and scripts. -
<title>: Sets the title of the document shown in the browser tab. -
<body>: Contains the content of the document (text, images, links, etc.).
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- Elements are defined using tags, usually in pairs (opening and closing).
- Example:
<p>This is a paragraph.</p>
HTML Elements
- Fundamental building blocks of HTML documents.
- Common elements:
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<h1>to<h6>: Headings (h1 is the largest, h6 is the smallest). -
<p>: Paragraph. -
<a>: Anchor (link to another page or resource). -
<img>: Image (self-closing tag). -
<div>: Division or section in the document. -
<span>: Inline section for styling. -
<ul>,<ol>,<li>: Unordered and ordered lists.
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- Semantic elements:
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<header>,<nav>,<main>,<article>,<section>,<footer>: Improve accessibility and SEO.
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HTML Attributes
- Provide additional information about HTML elements.
- Common attributes:
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id: Unique identifier for an element. -
class: Class name for CSS styling. -
src: Source for images (used in<img>). -
href: URL for links (used in<a>). -
alt: Alternative text for images (improves accessibility). -
title: Specifies extra information displayed as a tooltip.
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- Syntax: Attribute name followed by an equals sign and the value in quotes. Example:
<img src="image.jpg" alt="Description">
HTML Forms
- Used to collect user input.
- Basic elements:
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<form>: Container for form elements. -
<input>: Various types (text, password, checkbox, radio, etc.). -
<textarea>: Multi-line text input. -
<select>: Dropdown list. -
<button>: Clickable button to submit the form.
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- Attributes:
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action: URL where the form data is sent. -
method: HTTP method used (GET or POST).
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- Example structure:
<form action="/submit" method="post"> <input type="text" name="username" required> <button type="submit">Submit</button> </form>
HTML Best Practices
- Use semantic elements to enhance accessibility and SEO.
- Keep HTML clean and organized:
- Indent nested elements for readability.
- Group related elements logically.
- Validate HTML code to ensure compliance with standards.
- Use external CSS and JavaScript files rather than inline styles or scripts for maintainability.
- Optimize images for faster loading times.
- Ensure forms are accessible (e.g., labels for inputs, error messages).
HTML Syntax
- HTML is the standard markup language for web page creation.
- Basic document structure includes:
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<!DOCTYPE html>: Declaration that defines the document type. -
<html>: The root element for an HTML page. -
<head>: Contains meta-data, script links, and stylesheets. -
<title>: Specifies document title displayed in the browser tab. -
<body>: Contains the visible content of the document.
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- Elements are defined with tags and typically consist of opening and closing tags.
- Example of a paragraph element:
<p>This is a paragraph.</p>
HTML Elements
- Elements serve as the fundamental building blocks of HTML documents.
- Common elements include:
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<h1>to<h6>: Define headings, with<h1>being the largest and<h6>the smallest. -
<p>: Represents a paragraph of text. -
<a>: Defines a hyperlink, linking to other pages or resources. -
<img>: Represents an image and is a self-closing tag. -
<div>: Used to group sections of content. -
<span>: Inline section used for styling within text. -
<ul>,<ol>,<li>: Define unordered and ordered lists.
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- Semantic elements improve content accessibility and SEO, including
<header>,<footer>,<article>,<section>,<nav>, and<main>.
HTML Attributes
- Attributes provide additional context about HTML elements.
- Common attributes include:
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id: Unique identifier assigned to an element. -
class: Name for styling elements with CSS. -
src: Source file for images, used in<img>. -
href: Specifies the URL for links, used in<a>. -
alt: Alternative text for images, enhancing accessibility. -
title: Shows extra information in a tooltip when hovering over an element.
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- Attribute syntax consists of an attribute name, followed by an equals sign and a value in quotes (e.g.,
<img src="image.jpg" alt="Description">).
HTML Forms
- Forms are essential for collecting user input.
- Basic form elements include:
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<form>: Container for various input elements. -
<input>: Represents different types of user input (text, password, checkbox, etc.). -
<textarea>: For multi-line text input. -
<select>: Generates a dropdown list for selections. -
<button>: Allows users to submit the form.
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- Important attributes for forms include:
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action: URL where the form data is submitted. -
method: HTTP method utilized (GET for data retrieval, POST for data submission).
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- Example form structure:
<form action="/submit" method="POST"> <input type="text" name="name"> <button type="submit">Submit</button> </form>
HTML Best Practices
- Utilize semantic elements to boost accessibility and improve SEO.
- Maintain clean and organized HTML code:
- Indent nested elements for clarity.
- Logically group related elements.
- Validate HTML code for adherence to standards.
- Use external CSS and JavaScript files for better maintainability over inline styles/scripts.
- Optimize images to enhance page loading speed.
- Ensure forms are accessible with proper labeling and informative error messages.
HTML Structure
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Basic Structure:
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<!DOCTYPE html>: Indicates the document type and HTML version being used. -
<html>: Acts as the root element for the entire HTML document. -
<head>: Houses meta-information about the document, such as links to stylesheets and the title. -
<title>: Specifies the document's title displayed in the browser's title bar or tab. -
<body>: Encloses all the visible content of the webpage, including text, images, and links.
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Attributes In HTML
- Definition: Attributes provide extra information about HTML elements, enhancing their functionality.
- Syntax: Attributes are defined within the opening tag of an element.
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Common Attributes:
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id: Assigns a unique identifier to an element, allowing for specific targeting in CSS or JavaScript. -
class: Allows for the grouping of multiple elements under one or more class names for styling purposes. -
style: Applies inline CSS styles directly to an element. -
href: Provides the URL to which<a>(anchor) tags link. -
src: Specifies the source file for<img>tags, defining the image to be displayed.
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Building Tables
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Basic Table Structure:
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<table>: Initiates the creation of a table. -
<tr>: Defines a new row within the table. -
<th>: Represents a header cell in the table, formatted to be bold and centered by default. -
<td>: Represents standard data cells within a row.
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Example Table:
<table> <tr> <th>Header 1</th> <th>Header 2</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Data 1</td> <td>Data 2</td> </tr> </table> -
Attributes for Tables:
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border: Determines the width of the table border (e.g.,border="1"). -
cellpadding: Defines the space between the content of each cell and the cell boundary. -
cellspacing: Sets the space between individual table cells.
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Common HTML Tags
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Text Tags:
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<h1>to<h6>: Headings, with<h1>being the largest and<h6>the smallest. -
<p>: Denotes a paragraph of text. -
<br>: Inserts a line break. -
<strong>: Indicates strong emphasis, typically rendered as bold text. -
<em>: Represents emphasized text, often displayed in italics.
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Link and Image Tags:
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<a>: Defines a hyperlink that users can click to navigate to another web page. -
<img>: Embeds an image within the webpage.
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List Tags:
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<ul>: Defines an unordered list, which is displayed with bullet points. -
<ol>: Creates an ordered list, which is displayed with numbered items. -
<li>: Represents a list item, used within<ul>or<ol>.
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Div and Span:
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<div>: A block-level element that acts as a container for grouping other elements. -
<span>: An inline element used to group text or other inline elements for styling purposes.
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This quiz covers the fundamental syntax of HTML, including its structure and essential elements. You will learn about the document type declaration, root element, and other key components like head, title, and body tags. Test your understanding of how to create web pages with HTML.
