Introduction to HTML

Summary:

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is the standard markup language for designing web pages. It provides the structure and content organization necessary for web browsers to display information. HTML is complemented by technologies such as Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and JavaScript, which enhance the presentation and interactivity of web pages.

The fundamental building block of an HTML document is the tag, enclosed in angle brackets (< >). Tags define elements that make up a web page, allowing content to be structured in various ways. For instance, paragraphs can be created using the <p> tag, while headings are defined using the <h1> to <h6> tags. Lists can be ordered (<ol>) or unordered (<ul>) and are created using the <li> tag.

HTML also facilitates the inclusion of images using the <img> tag, where the src attribute specifies the path to the image file and the alt attribute provides alternative text for accessibility. Tables, defined by the <table> tag, allow for an organized display of data, with rows (<tr>) and cells (<td>) providing structure. Table headings are denoted by the <th> tag.

Forms, created with the <form> tag, enable user input and data submission. Various input fields, such as text fields (<input>), text areas (<textarea>), and dropdown menus (<select>), can be included within a form. The action attribute of the form specifies the URL where the form data will be sent.

CSS is used to style HTML documents, defining how elements should appear. CSS rules can be applied inline, internally, or externally to achieve desired visual effects. JavaScript, on the other hand, is a scripting language that adds interactivity and dynamic content to web pages. It can be embedded within HTML using the <script> tag.

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Introduction to HTML

Definitions

 W W W – World Wide Web.
 HTML – HyperText Markup Language – The Language of Web Pages on the World Wide Web.
HTML is a text formatting language.
 URL – Uniform Resource Locator.
 Browser – A software program that is used to show web pages.