HTML tags are simple instructions that tell a web browser how to format text. It is important to understand each HTML tag to implement your own HTML code.

Semrush contributor Erika Varagouli has published a comprehensive guide to using HTML Tags.

She says, “Although this guide is all about HTML tags, it’s important to know the difference between HTML tags, elements, and attributes.

An HTML element is an item on the page; it’s part of the web page’s content. An HTML tag affects how an HTML element appears. An HTML attribute describes the characteristics of that element.

Here’s a breakdown of how elements, tags, and attributes work together:

  • HTML tags contain instructions on how to display an on-page element. They begin with a < and end with a > and precede and follow the content of the element. (e.g <b> Bold Tag </b>)
  • HTML Elements are the on-page content sandwiched within the tags. (<b> Bold Tag </b>)
  • HTML Attributes provide additional information about HTML elements and appear at within the HTML tag (e.g. <html lang=”en-US”>).”

HTML Tags List: HTML Cheat Sheet

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