Introduction to HTML Basics

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What does HTML stand for?

  • Hyper Text Markup Language (correct)
  • Hyper Transfer Markup Language
  • Hyper Text Makeup Language
  • High Tech Machine Language

Which tag is used to define the visible content of an HTML document?

  • <body> (correct)
  • <html>
  • <head>
  • <title>

What is an HTML element primarily defined by?

  • A start tag, content and an end tag (correct)
  • Content only
  • A start tag only
  • An end tag only

What are HTML elements that do not have an end tag called?

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What does the term 'nested HTML elements' mean?

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Which of the following is the root element in an HTML document?

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What is the purpose of HTML attributes?

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Which of the following is correct HTML for displaying an ampersand?

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Which attribute specifies the URL of a link?

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In HTML, how are attributes specified within an element?

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Which of these is a block-level element?

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What is the correct HTML tag for the largest heading?

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Which HTML tag is used to define a paragraph?

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Which tag is used to define a section that is quoted from another source?

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What is the typical use for the <a> tag in HTML?

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Which choice is an example of correct attribute format?

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HTML is the standard markup language for creating emails.

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The <body> tag defines the non-visible part of an HTML document.

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HTML elements can contain other elements.

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All HTML documents must start with a document type declaration such as <!DOCTYPE html>.

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The <html> element is the root element of an HTML document.

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An HTML element is defined by a start tag, some content, and an end attribute.

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HTML attributes are always specified in the end tag.

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Empty HTML elements, such as <br>, have both a start and end tag.

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The src attribute specifies the URL of the page that the link goes to.

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HTML attributes provide additional information about HTML elements, like specifying the style of an element.

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Inline elements always start on a new line.

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Block-level elements automatically add some spacing before and after the element.

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The <h6> tag defines the most important heading.

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The <p> tag is used to define a quotation.

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The <a> tag creates hyperlinks allowing users to navigate between pages.

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The width and height attributes should always be included in the <a> tag.

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HTML attributes usually come in name/value pairs such as name:value.

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The href attribute specifies the URL of the image the link goes to.

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Block-level elements only take up as much width as necessary.

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The <span> tag is a commonly used block element.

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The <p> tag is used to define a paragraph.

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Browsers typically italicize the contents inside a <q> element.

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HTML describes the structure of a web page.

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The <!DOCTYPE xml> declaration is used to begin all HTML documents.

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HTML elements label pieces of content such as 'this is a heading', 'this is a paragraph', 'this is a link', etc.

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An HTML element consists of a start tag, some content, and an end tag and a closing element.

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The <body> element is nested inside the <head> element.

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The &nbsp; is used to insert a space within a docuement.

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HTML attributes are typically found within the end tag of an element.

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The <head> element contains the visible content of a document.

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Flashcards

What is HTML?

A standard language used for creating web pages.

Markup Language

A set of rules that define how a document should be structured and displayed. It uses tags and attributes to describe the content.

Web Browsers

Software that interprets and displays web pages.

HTML Documents

A file with the .html extension that contains the content and structure of a web page.

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HTML Element

A building block of an HTML document. It defines a specific part of the content and has a start tag, an end tag, and content in between.

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Nested HTML Elements

Similar to containers, elements can be placed inside other elements to create structure and define relationships.

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Non-empty HTML element

An HTML element that has content and both a start and an end tag.

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Empty HTML element

An HTML element that has no content and only a start tag.

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HTML Attributes

Provide additional information about elements within an HTML document.

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href attribute

Specifies the URL a link points to, allowing users to jump to another page.

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Block-level Elements

Elements that start on a new line and take up the full width available. They add structure and spacing to the page.

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Inline Elements

Elements that fit within existing lines of text and only occupy the space necessary. They are typically used for smaller text-based items.

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HTML Paragraphs

The most basic building block for text content in HTML. They separate paragraphs and add whitespace.

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HTML Headings

HTML tags used to indicate different heading levels within a document, ranging from the most important (

) to the least important (

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HTML Quotes

A special kind of text enclosed within <q> tags, indicating a quotation from another source. Browsers usually display them in a distinct way.

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HTML Links

The core element for creating links in HTML. It allows users to navigate to other web pages.

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What are HTML attributes and how are they used?

Attributes provide additional information about HTML elements. They are specified within the start tag of an element, usually in name/value pairs like name="value".

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What is the purpose of the href attribute?

The <a> tag in HTML creates a hyperlink. The href attribute specifies the URL the link points to.

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Explain the width and height attributes for the img tag.

The img tag displays images on a webpage. The width and height attributes set the image's dimensions.

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What is the key characteristic of block-level elements?

Block-level elements, such as <p> (paragraph) and <div> (division), always start on a new line and take up the full width available, adding structure and spacing to the page.

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How do inline elements differ from block-level elements?

Inline elements, like <strong> (strong) or <em> (emphasize), don't start on a new line. They only take up the space needed for their content.

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What are HTML headings and their purpose?

HTML headings, defined with tags from <h1> to <h6>, are titles or subtitles for web pages. <h1> is the most important heading, and <h6> is the least.

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What is the role of the <p> tag in HTML?

The <p> tag defines a paragraph in an HTML document, creating a separate block of text with a line break before and after.

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Explain the purpose of the <blockquote> tag.

The <blockquote> tag marks a section of text quoted from another source. Browsers often indent the quoted content to set it apart.

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What is an HTML Element?

HTML elements are building blocks of a web page. They tell the browser how to display content like headings, paragraphs, and links. They are defined by start and end tags, containing the content.

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What are HTML Attributes?

They provide extra information about an HTML element. Attributes are key-value pairs placed inside the start tag of an element. They control appearance, behavior, or add additional data to the element. For example, the 'href' attribute in a link element specifies the URL where the link will take you.

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What is the structure of an HTML document?

HTML documents must begin with a document type declaration, then a root element, containing the entire document. Content is visible between and tags.

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HTML Heading Elements

An HTML heading element, like to defines the level of importance of a heading (H1 being most important). They are used to organize and make specific information stand out.

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What is the purpose of the HTML paragraph element?

An HTML paragraph element, denoted by , is used to create a block of text. It separates paragraphs with whitespace, making the content easier to read.

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What is an HTML quote element?

It is a special kind of text element enclosed within tags. HTML browsers usually display quotations in a visually distinct way to highlight them as a quote from another source.

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What is the href attribute used for?

They are like the 'address' in an online world. They tell the web browser where to go when the link is clicked.

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What is the difference between Inline and Block elements?

Inline elements only occupy the space they need. They don't force a new line.

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What are the purposes of HTML headings (h1 to h6)?

They are used for creating titles and subheadings. They structure the content and make it more organized.

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What are the width and height attributes used for with images?

The img tag defines an image on the webpage. The width and height attributes set the image's size.

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What is the role of HTML paragraphs in a webpage?

They are enclosed in a <p> tag. They are used to create paragraphs of text.

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What is the blockquote tag used for?

The blockquote tag is used to display a quoted text. It is usually indented on the page.

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What are HTML Links?

They are links between pages. They allow users to navigate to other web pages.

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What are Nested HTML Elements?

HTML elements can be placed inside other elements to create structure and define relationships. For instance, a paragraph element (<p>) can be nested inside a heading element (<h1>) to create a structured layout.

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What are Web Browsers?

Web browsers are software applications that interpret and display web pages. They read HTML code and translate it into the visual web page we see.

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What are HTML Heading Elements?

HTML headings are used to define different levels of heading within a document. The <h1> tag defines the most important heading, while <h6> defines the least important heading. They help organize the content and make specific information stand out.

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Study Notes

HTML Overview

  • HTML stands for Hyper Text Markup Language
  • It's the standard language for creating web pages
  • HTML describes the structure of a web page
  • HTML elements tell the browser how to display content
  • Elements label pieces of content (e.g., headings, paragraphs, links)

Content

Validation Tools

  • Web developers use HTML validation tools to check for errors, including syntax errors in their HTML code. This practice helps ensure pages display consistently across different browsers and devices.
  • The W3C HTML Validation Tool and various HTML 5 validation tools exist for this purpose.

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