HTML Elements

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) elements are the basic building blocks of any webpage. They define the structure and content of a webpage using tags. Each element typically has an opening tag (e.g., <p>), content (e.g., “Hello, World!”), and a closing tag (e.g., </p>). Together, they tell the browser how to display the content.

For example, <p>Hello, World!</p> creates a paragraph with the text “Hello, World!”.

Types of HTML Elements:

1. Structural Elements: These define the layout of a webpage:
   • <header>: The top section, usually for titles or navigation.
   • <footer>: The bottom section, for links or copyright info.
   • <section>: Divides content into meaningful parts.
2. Text Elements: Style and format text.
   • <h1> to <h6>: Headings of different sizes.
   • <p>: Paragraphs.
   • <strong> and <em>: Bold and italicize text.
3. Media Elements: Embed images, videos, or audio.
   • <img>: Displays an image.
   • <video>: Adds videos.
   • <audio>: Plays sound or music.
4. Interactive Elements: Create buttons, forms, and links.
   • <a>: Creates a clickable hyperlink.
   • <button>: Adds a clickable button.
   • <input>: Allows user input (e.g., text, passwords).
5. Table Elements: Organize data in rows and columns.
   • <table>, <tr>, <td>: Define tables, rows, and cells.

Some elements, like <img> and <br>, are self-closing and don’t need an ending tag.

In essence, HTML organizes content so it’s easy for both the browser and users to understand. It’s simple yet powerful—perfect for creating anything from blogs to complex websites.