Introduction to HTML Basics

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Introduction to HTML

HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language.
It's the standard markup language for creating web pages.
HTML uses tags to describe the structure of a web page.
Tags are enclosed in angle brackets < >.
Most tags consist of an opening and closing tag. The closing tag is identical to the opening tag, but with a forward slash before the tag name (e.g., <h1> and </h1>).

Basic HTML Structure

Every HTML document starts with a <html> tag.
The <html> tag contains two primary sections: <head> and <body>.
The <head> section holds metadata about the document (e.g., title and character encoding), but isn't directly displayed.
The <body> section contains the content visible on the web page.

Essential HTML Tags

<h1> to <h6>: Define headings in decreasing levels of importance (largest to smallest).
<p>: Defines a paragraph.
<br>: Inserts a line break.
<a>: Defines a hyperlink; the href attribute specifies the destination URL.
<img>: Embeds an image; the src attribute indicates the image source.
<ul>: Defines an unordered list (bulleted list).
<ol>: Defines an ordered list (numbered list).
<li>: Defines a list item.
<div>: Divides or segments the document, often used for grouping elements for styling.
<span>: Defines a section within a larger block of text, typically used for styling specific text parts, such as emphasizing a word.

Attributes

Attributes provide additional details about HTML elements.
Attributes are always included within the opening tag.
Attributes commonly have a name and a value.
Crucial attributes include href (for linking), src (for images), id (unique identifier), and class (grouping elements for styling).

Semantic HTML

Semantic HTML uses tags that explicitly describe the content's meaning.
Employing semantic tags enhances HTML's understandability for humans and machines (like search engines).
Examples of semantic tags include <article>, <aside>, <nav>, <header>, <footer>, <main>, <figure>, and <figcaption>.

HTML Comments

HTML comments are notes within the code, ignored by browsers.
Comments use .

Basic Example

This example is incomplete and likely a source of error in your initial notes, so it is worth re-checking the content:
This is a more appropriate, basic example, but with an error. More info is needed to evaluate. The example presented, while containing a basic structure, appears to have several omitted crucial elements.

Conclusion

HTML is a fundamental component of web pages.
Understanding HTML tags, attributes, and structure is vital for creating web content.
Semantic HTML elements improve site readability and accessibility for various users.

Description

This quiz covers the fundamentals of HTML, including its definition, structure, and essential tags. Test your understanding of how HTML is used to create web pages and the significance of various tags. Perfect for beginners looking to grasp the basics of web development.