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  • Share code easily - Generate shareable links to your code for collaboration or getting help
  • Supports HTML5 - Work with the latest HTML standards

Getting Started with HTML

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard markup language for creating web pages. It provides the structure of a webpage and is used in conjunction with CSS (for styling) and JavaScript (for interactivity). HTML uses elements, represented by tags, to structure content.

Basic HTML Document Structure

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <title>Page Title</title>
</head>
<body>
    <h1>My First Heading</h1>
    <p>My first paragraph.</p>
</body>
</html>

Let's break down each part of this document:

  • <!DOCTYPE html>: Declares the document type and HTML version (HTML5)
  • <html>: The root element of an HTML page
  • <head>: Contains meta information about the document
  • <title>: Specifies a title for the document (shown in browser tab)
  • <body>: Contains the visible page content
  • <h1>: Defines a large heading
  • <p>: Defines a paragraph

Note: HTML tags normally come in pairs like <p> and </p>. The first tag is the start tag, the second is the end tag (with a forward slash).

HTML Basics

Common HTML Elements

Here are some essential HTML elements you'll use frequently:

  • <div>: A container for other elements
  • <a href="url">: Creates a hyperlink
  • <img src="image.jpg">: Embeds an image
  • <ul> and <li>: Creates unordered lists and list items
  • <table>, <tr>, <td>: Creates tables, rows, and cells
  • <form>, <input>: Creates forms and input fields

Example of HTML with Common Elements

<div class="container">
    <h1>Welcome</h1>
    <p>This is a paragraph with a <a href="#">link</a>.</p>
    <ul>
        <li>First item</li>
        <li>Second item</li>
    </ul>
    <img src="image.jpg" alt="Sample image">
</div>

HTML Attributes

Attributes provide additional information about HTML elements:

  • Always specified in the start tag
  • Usually come in name/value pairs like: name="value"
  • Common attributes include:
    • id - Specifies a unique id for an element
    • class - Specifies one or more class names
    • style - Specifies inline CSS styles
    • src - Specifies the source for images, scripts, etc.
    • href - Specifies the URL for links

HTML5 Semantic Elements

HTML5 introduced semantic elements that clearly describe their meaning:

  • <header> - Represents introductory content
  • <nav> - Contains navigation links
  • <section> - Defines sections in a document
  • <article> - Contains independent, self-contained content
  • <footer> - Represents a footer for its section
  • <figure> and <figcaption> - Represents self-contained content with caption

Example of semantic HTML5 structure:

<header>
    <h1>Website Title</h1>
    <nav>
        <a href="#">Home</a>
        <a href="#">About</a>
    </nav>
</header>
<main>
    <article>
        <h2>Article Title</h2>
        <p>Article content...</p>
    </article>
</main>
<footer>
    <p>Copyright information</p>
</footer>

HTML Forms

Forms allow users to enter data that is sent to a server for processing:

<form action="/submit" method="post">
    <label for="name">Name:</label>
    <input type="text" id="name" name="name" required>
    
    <label for="email">Email:</label>
    <input type="email" id="email" name="email" required>
    
    <label for="message">Message:</label>
    <textarea id="message" name="message"></textarea>
    
    <button type="submit">Submit</button>
</form>

Common input types include text, email, password, checkbox, radio, date, file, etc.

Tip: Always include <label> elements for form inputs to improve accessibility. Use the for attribute to associate labels with their inputs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add CSS to my HTML?

You can add CSS in three ways:

  1. Inline: Using the style attribute: <p style="color:red;">
  2. Internal: Using a <style> element in the <head> section
  3. External: Linking to an external .css file: <link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
How do I add JavaScript to my HTML?

You can add JavaScript in two ways:

  1. Internal: Using a <script> element
  2. External: Linking to an external .js file: <script src="script.js"></script>
What's the difference between HTML and HTML5?

HTML5 is the latest version of HTML with new elements, attributes, and APIs. Key differences include:

  • New semantic elements like <header>, <footer>
  • New form input types like date, time, email, etc.
  • Native support for audio and video (<audio>, <video>)
  • Canvas and SVG for drawing
  • Better support for mobile devices
How do I make my HTML page responsive?

To make your page responsive (work well on all devices):

  1. Add the viewport meta tag: <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
  2. Use relative units (%, vw, vh) instead of fixed units (px) for widths
  3. Use CSS media queries to apply different styles at different screen sizes
  4. Use flexible layouts with Flexbox or CSS Grid
How do I center elements in HTML?

Centering depends on what you're centering:

  • Text: text-align: center;
  • Block elements: margin: 0 auto; (with defined width)
  • Flexbox: display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  • Grid: display: grid; place-items: center;
How do I add comments in HTML?

HTML comments are not displayed in the browser but can help document your code:

<!-- This is a comment -->
What is the difference between <div> and <span>?

<div> is a block-level element used to group other elements, while <span> is an inline element used to group text or other inline elements for styling.

Advanced HTML Features

Once you've mastered the basics, you can explore these advanced HTML features:

  • HTML5 APIs: Geolocation, Drag and Drop, Web Storage, etc.
  • Canvas: For drawing graphics programmatically
  • SVG: Scalable Vector Graphics
  • Web Components: Create reusable custom elements
  • Accessibility (ARIA): Make your content accessible to all users
  • Microdata: Add semantic meaning to your content for search engines

Remember: Our online HTML editor is perfect for practicing all these concepts. Try writing code examples for each topic to reinforce your learning!

Common HTML Mistakes

Be aware of these common pitfalls when working with HTML:

  • Forgetting to close tags
  • Nesting tags incorrectly (e.g., <p><div></p></div>)
  • Using deprecated elements like <center> or <font>
  • Not using semantic elements when appropriate
  • Forgetting the viewport meta tag for mobile
  • Not including alt text for images (hurts accessibility)
  • Using tables for layout instead of tabular data

Tip: Always validate your HTML using the W3C Validator.

HTML Best Practices

Follow these best practices for clean, maintainable HTML:

  • Use proper document structure with DOCTYPE, html, head, and body
  • Use semantic HTML5 elements where appropriate
  • Separate content (HTML), presentation (CSS), and behavior (JavaScript)
  • Use lowercase for element and attribute names
  • Quote all attribute values
  • Close all elements properly
  • Include alt attributes for images
  • Validate your HTML regularly

Learning Resources

To continue your HTML learning journey, check out these resources:

  • Official documentation: MDN Web Docs (developer.mozilla.org)
  • Books: "HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites" by Jon Duckett
  • Online courses: freeCodeCamp, Codecademy, Udemy
  • Practice projects: Build small websites, clone existing pages
  • Community: Stack Overflow, dev.to, CSS-Tricks

Our online HTML editor is the perfect tool to practice what you learn from these resources. The more you code, the better you'll become!