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What does HTML stand for?
What does HTML stand for?
Which of the following is a required tag for every HTML document?
Which of the following is a required tag for every HTML document?
What is the purpose of the
section in an HTML document?
What is the purpose of the
section in an HTML document?
Which of the following tags is used to define an unordered list?
Which of the following tags is used to define an unordered list?
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Which attribute is used to specify the destination URL of a hyperlink?
Which attribute is used to specify the destination URL of a hyperlink?
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What does semantic HTML improve?
What does semantic HTML improve?
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How are HTML comments created?
How are HTML comments created?
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In the context of HTML, what does the ![]()
tag require to display an image?
In the context of HTML, what does the tag require to display an image?
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Flashcards
What is HTML?
What is HTML?
The standard language used to create structure and content for web pages.
What are HTML tags?
What are HTML tags?
Elements within HTML code that represent content and structure. Most tags are used in pairs: an opening tag (e.g., <p>) and a closing tag (e.g., </p>).
What is the <html> tag?
What is the <html> tag?
The main container for all content in an HTML document. It is divided into two sections: the head and the body.
What is the <head> section?
What is the <head> section?
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What is the <body> section?
What is the <body> section?
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What are attributes in HTML?
What are attributes in HTML?
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What is semantic HTML?
What is semantic HTML?
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What are HTML comments?
What are HTML comments?
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Study Notes
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; thehrefattribute specifies the destination URL.<img>: Embeds an image; thesrcattribute 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), andclass(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
<!--and-->.
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.
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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.
