Example <p>He named his car <i>The lightning</i>, because it was very fast.</p> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <i> tag defines a part of text in an alternate voice or mood. The content of the <i> tag is usually displayed in italic. The <i> tag can be used to indicate a technical term, a […]
Example A simple HTML5 document: <!DOCTYPE HTML> <html> <head> <title>Title of the document</title> </head><body> The content of the document…… </body></html> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <html> tag tells the browser that this is an HTML document. The <html> tag represents the root of an HTML document. The <html> tag is the container for […]
Example Link to an external style sheet: <head> <link rel=”stylesheet” type=”text/css” href=”theme.css”> </head> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <link> tag defines a link between a document and an external resource. The <link> tag is used to link to external style sheets. Browser Support When used for style sheets, the <link> tag is supported in all […]
Example Describe metadata within an HTML document: <head> <meta charset=”UTF-8″> <meta name=”description” content=”Free Web tutorials”> <meta name=”keywords” content=”HTML,CSS,XML,JavaScript”> <meta name=”author” content=”John Doe”> <meta name=”viewport” content=”width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0″> </head> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage Metadata is data (information) about data. The <meta> tag provides metadata about the HTML document. Metadata will not be displayed on the page, but will be machine parsable. Meta elements […]
Example Write “Hello JavaScript!” with JavaScript: <script> document.getElementById(“demo”).innerHTML = “Hello JavaScript!”; </script> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <script> tag is used to define a client-side script (JavaScript). The <script> element either contains scripting statements, or it points to an external script file through the src attribute. Common uses for JavaScript are image manipulation, form […]
Heading Object The Heading object represents an HTML heading element: <h1> to <h6>. Access a Heading Object You can access a heading element by using getElementById(): Example var x = document.getElementById(“myHeading”); Try it Yourself » Create a Heading Object You can create a heading element by using the document.createElement() method: Example var x = document.createElement(“H1”); Try it […]
Example An HTML form with two input fields and one submit button: <form action=”/action_page.php” method=”get”> First name: <input type=”text” name=”fname”><br> Last name: <input type=”text” name=”lname”><br> <input type=”submit” value=”Submit”> </form> Try it Yourself » More “Try it Yourself” examples below. Definition and Usage The <form> tag is used to create an HTML form for user input. The <form> element can contain one or more of the […]
Example Create a drop-down list with four options: <select> <option value=”volvo”>Volvo</option> <option value=”saab”>Saab</option> <option value=”mercedes”>Mercedes</option> <option value=”audi”>Audi</option> </select> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <select> element is used to create a drop-down list. The <option> tags inside the <select> element define the available options in the list. Browser Support Element <select> Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Tips and Notes […]
Example A drop-down list with four options: <select> <option value=”volvo”>Volvo</option> <option value=”saab”>Saab</option> <option value=”opel”>Opel</option> <option value=”audi”>Audi</option> </select> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <option> tag defines an option in a select list. <option> elements go inside a <select> or <datalist> element. Browser Support Element <option> Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Tips and Notes Note: The <option> tag can be used without any […]
Example Three radio buttons with labels: <form action=”/action_page.php”> <label for=”male”>Male</label> <input type=”radio” name=”gender” id=”male” value=”male”><br> <label for=”female”>Female</label> <input type=”radio” name=”gender” id=”female” value=”female”><br> <label for=”other”>Other</label> <input type=”radio” name=”gender” id=”other” value=”other”><br><br> <input type=”submit” value=”Submit”> </form> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <label> tag defines a label for an <input> element. The <label> element does not render as anything special for the user. However, it provides a usability improvement for mouse users, because if […]
Example An HTML text area: <textarea rows=”4″ cols=”50″> At w3schools.com you will learn how to make a website. We offer free tutorials in all web development technologies. </textarea> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <textarea> tag defines a multi-line text input control. A text area can hold an unlimited number of characters, and the text […]
Footer Object The Footer Object is new in HTML5. The Footer object represents an HTML <footer> element. Note: The <footer> element is not supported in Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions. Access a Footer Object You can access a <footer> element by using getElementById(): Example var x = document.getElementById(“myFooter”); Try it Yourself » Create a Footer Object […]
Figcaption Object The Figcaption Object is new in HTML5. The Figcaption object represents an HTML <figcaption> element. Access a Figcaption Object You can access a <figcaption> element by using getElementById(): Example var x = document.getElementById(“myFigCap”); Try it Yourself » Create a Figcaption Object You can create a <figcaption> element by using the document.createElement() method: Example var x […]
Example Use a <figure> element to mark up a photo in a document: <figure> <img src=”img_pulpit.jpg” alt=”The Pulpit Rock” width=”304″ height=”228″> </figure> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <figure> tag specifies self-contained content, like illustrations, diagrams, photos, code listings, etc. While the content of the <figure> element is related to the main flow, its position is independent […]
Example Group related elements in a form: <form> <fieldset> <legend>Personalia:</legend> Name: <input type=”text” size=”30″><br> Email: <input type=”text” size=”30″><br> Date of birth: <input type=”text” size=”10″> </fieldset> </form> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <legend> tag defines a caption for the <fieldset> element. Browser Support Element <legend> Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5 The “align” attribute is not supported in HTML5. […]
Example Specify that the two header cells are headers for columns: <table> <tr> <th></th> <th scope=”col”>Month</th> <th scope=”col”>Savings</th> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>January</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>February</td> <td>$80</td> </tr> </table> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The scope attribute specifies whether a header cell is a header for a column, row, or group of columns or […]
Example Vertical align the content inside <th> elements: <table> <tr> <th valign=”bottom”>Month</th> <th valign=”bottom”>Savings</th> </tr> <tr> <td>January</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> </table> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The valign attribute specifies the vertical alignment of the content in a header cell. Browser Support Attribute valign Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Compatibility Notes The valign attribute of <th> […]
Example A header cell with a nowrap attribute: <table> <tr> <th>Month</th> <th nowrap>My Savings for a new car</th> </tr> <tr> <td>January</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>February</td> <td>$80</td> </tr> </table> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The nowrap attribute is a boolean attribute. When present, it specifies that the content inside a header cell should not wrap. […]
Example An HTML table with a header cell that spans two columns: <table> <tr> <th colspan=”2″>Monthly Savings</th> </tr> <tr> <td>January</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>February</td> <td>$80</td> </tr> </table> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The colspan attribute defines the number of columns a header cell should span. Browser Support Attribute colspan Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes […]
Example Align the content of the first header cell to the “M” character: <table> <tr> <th align=”char” char=”M”>Month</th> <th>Savings</th> </tr> <tr> <td>January</td> <td>$100.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>February</td> <td>$10.00</td> </tr> </table> Try it Yourself » Definition and Usage The <th> char attribute is not supported in HTML5. The char attribute specifies the alignment of the content in a header […]
