HTML Tags Reference

Understanding HTML Tags

HTML tags are the fundamental building blocks of web pages. They define the structure and content of your website, telling browsers how to display text, images, links, and other elements. Every HTML tag serves a specific purpose, from creating headings and paragraphs to embedding multimedia content.

Tags are written using angle brackets, with most requiring both an opening tag (like <div>) and a closing tag (like </div>). Some tags, known as self-closing or void elements, don't require a closing tag, such as <img> or <br>.

HTML has evolved significantly over the years. HTML5 introduced many new semantic tags that provide better meaning and structure to web content. These include tags like <article>, <section>, <nav>, and <header>, which help both browsers and search engines understand your content better.

This reference guide covers all standard HTML tags, including deprecated tags that are no longer recommended for use. Use the search bar below to quickly find any tag, or filter by category to explore specific types of tags. Each tag links to detailed documentation with examples and browser compatibility information.