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What are the two generic structural elements in HTML5?
What are the two generic structural elements in HTML5?
div and span
Which of the following is NOT a use of sectioning content elements?
Which of the following is NOT a use of sectioning content elements?
The div element carries semantic meaning.
The div element carries semantic meaning.
False
What is the purpose of assigning elements the id attribute?
What is the purpose of assigning elements the id attribute?
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What should you generally use for layout purposes in HTML5?
What should you generally use for layout purposes in HTML5?
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The acronym 'div' stands for __________.
The acronym 'div' stands for __________.
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What is the benefit of using sectioning content elements over generic divs?
What is the benefit of using sectioning content elements over generic divs?
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What is one of the uses of divs in HTML5?
What is one of the uses of divs in HTML5?
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HTML5 Page Structure - Generics & Element Naming
- HTML5 structure is used to create semantic meaning & unformatted page structure.
- Contains elements like header, nav, article, section, aside, footer.
- Provides handles for styling using CSS.
- CSS provides instructions for layout and formatting.
Generic Structural Elements - div
- Two generic structural elements:
divandspan. -
divis used to encapsulate HTML elements. - Encapsulation helps with CSS positioning and formatting.
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divis used for creating cohesive groups, directing CSS styling, and localizing JavaScript behavior. -
divis short for ‘division’ and inherited from XHTML. -
divis a block level element, so content begins on a new line. -
divcan be positioned using CSS.
Generic Structural Elements - span
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spanis the equivalent inline element todiv. - Neither
divnorspancarry any semantic meaning.
Semantic Content Elements (SCE)
- SCEs are considered a specialized variant of a
divelement. - They provide semantic meaning.
- There is some overlap between SCEs and
div. - For layout: use
divunless an equivalent SCE is available. - SCEs and
divcan be used together. - For content organization: you may use an SCE for clarity, or a
div(which is always OK).
Adding a div as a “container division”
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divencapsulates HTML elements. - Assigning a class to a
divallows CSS targeting.
Adding 2 more divs to support Page Layout
- SCEs and
divs can be used together to create a full HTML layout. - SCEs are created for literary elements (e.g., header, article, sections, aside, footer).
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divs are created for positioning, allowing for a page layout concept (e.g., columns).
ARIA Roles
- HTML5 elements are not sufficient for non-traditional web page consumption, especially for guiding web readers.
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Test your knowledge on HTML5 page structure and the use of structural elements like 'div' and 'span'. This quiz will cover the fundamental concepts of semantic meaning in HTML5 and the role of CSS in styling and layout. Perfect for students looking to enhance their web development skills.
