HTML

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is a markup language and defines the basic framework of a web page by tags. It structures content such as texts and images.

HTML is the foundation of the internet and web development because it enables the creation and display of web pages.

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Functionality and Use

Once a user visits the website, the browser reads the HTML code and converts it into a visual webpage based on the tag instructions. Tags define, for example, what a heading (<h1>) is, where paragraphs (<p>) are located, or where images (<img>) appear. Attributes can be added to tags to influence the behavior or appearance of elements. HTML files are platform-independent and run on all operating systems. HTML forms the framework upon which CSS and JavaScript are built.

Examples

  • Structure of a corporate website with headings, text sections and images
  • Structure of a blog article with titles, paragraphs and embedded media
  • Presentation of a product page in the online shop with description, price and pictures
  • Creation of a contact page with form fields for name, email and message
How are elements distinguished? tags