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What does HTML stand for?
What does HTML stand for?
What is the purpose of the <head> section in an HTML document?
What is the purpose of the <head> section in an HTML document?
What attribute specifies the destination URL for a hyperlink?
What attribute specifies the destination URL for a hyperlink?
What does the alt attribute provide for an image in HTML?
What does the alt attribute provide for an image in HTML?
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What is the correct way to write a comment in HTML?
What is the correct way to write a comment in HTML?
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What is the role of the <body> element in an HTML document?
What is the role of the <body> element in an HTML document?
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Which of the following statements about HTML tags is true?
Which of the following statements about HTML tags is true?
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Which attribute is commonly used to provide a title for an HTML document?
Which attribute is commonly used to provide a title for an HTML document?
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What is the purpose of using semantic HTML elements?
What is the purpose of using semantic HTML elements?
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What is an important consideration when nesting HTML elements?
What is an important consideration when nesting HTML elements?
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What does case sensitivity refer to in HTML?
What does case sensitivity refer to in HTML?
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What is the main function of the src attribute in an <img> tag?
What is the main function of the src attribute in an <img> tag?
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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 define the structure and content of a web page.
- Tags are enclosed in angle brackets
< >. - Tags typically come in pairs, with a start tag and an end tag. The end tag usually includes a forward slash (e.g.,
</p>). - The content between the start and end tags defines the element.
- HTML documents are typically saved with a
.htmlor.htmextension.
Basic HTML Structure
- Every HTML document has a basic structure.
- The
<!DOCTYPE html>declaration defines the document type as HTML5. - The
<html>tag encapsulates the entire HTML document. - The
<head>section contains metadata about the page, such as the title. - The
<title>tag specifies the title that appears in the browser's title bar. - The
<body>section contains the visible content of the page.
Common HTML Elements
- Headings:
<h1>to<h6>for different levels of headings. - Paragraphs:
<p>for blocks of text. - Lists:
<ul>for unordered lists,<ol>for ordered lists,<li>for list items. - Images:
<img>for displaying images, specifying the source using thesrcattribute. - Links:
<a>for hyperlinks, using thehrefattribute to specify the destination URL. - Tables:
<table>,<tr>(table row),<td>(table data) for tabular data. - Forms:
<form>for user input,<input>for various input types (text boxes, checkboxes, radio buttons). - Divs and Spans:
<div>for general block-level containers,<span>for inline containers. - Comments:
<!-- This is a comment -->for developer notes, not displayed in the page.
Attributes
- Attributes provide additional information about HTML elements.
- They are placed within the start tag.
- Common attributes include:
-
id: A unique identifier for an element. -
class: A way to group elements with similar characteristics. -
src: Specifies the source of an image. -
href: Specifies the URL for a hyperlink. -
alt: Provides alternative text for images (important for accessibility). -
style: Allows inline styling for elements. -
title: Provides a tooltip to display when hovering over an element.
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HTML Semantics
- HTML5 introduced semantic elements, which describe the purpose of the content.
- Examples include
<header>,<nav>,<article>,<aside>,<footer>. - These elements improve structure and accessibility.
HTML Entities
- HTML uses character entities to represent special characters that can't be typed directly (e.g.,
<,>). - Examples include
<for<,>for>, for a non-breaking space.
HTML5 Features
- HTML5 introduced features like audio and video tagging directly in the document.
- It has new semantic elements.
- It is more flexible and robust for modern development.
Basic HTML Example
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>My First Web Page</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Welcome to my page</h1>
<p>This is a paragraph of text.</p>
<img src="image.jpg" alt="Example Image">
<a href="https://www.example.com">Visit Example</a>
</body>
</html>
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Description
This quiz covers fundamental concepts of HTML, including its definition, basic structure, and common elements. Test your knowledge on how HTML tags work and their significance in web development. Perfect for beginners looking to understand web page creation.
