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    HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard markup language used to create and structure web pages. It defines the structure of web content by using a series of elements, which are represented by tags. These tags can enclose different parts of the content to make it appear or act in a certain way.

    Basic Structure of an HTML Document

    An HTML document typically starts with a <!DOCTYPE html> declaration, which informs the browser about the type of document it is about to render. This is followed by the <html> element, which wraps all the content on the page. Inside the <html> element, there are two main sections: the <head> and the <body>.

    The <head> Section

    The <head> section contains meta-information about the document, such as the character set, the title of the page, and links to external resources like CSS stylesheets. For example:

    <head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>My Web Page</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
    </head>
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    The <body> Section

    The <body> section contains the actual content that will be displayed on the web page, such as text, images, videos, and links. For example:

    What is HTML & JavaScript?
    This page was last modified on Nov 7, 2025 by MDN contributors. HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the most basic building block of the Web. It defines the meaning and structure of web content. Other technologies besides HTML are generally used to describe a web page's appearance/presentation (CSS) or functionality/behavior (JavaScript).
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    HTML Tutorial - W3Schools

    Well organized and easy to understand Web building tutorials with lots of examples of how to use HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, Python, PHP, Bootstrap, Java, XML and more.

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    <!DOCTYPE html>
    <html>
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  2. Mozilla Developer
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    HTML: HyperText Markup Language - MDN Web Docs

    • HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the most basic building block of the Web. It defines the meani…
      "Hypertext" refers to links that connect web pages to one another, either within a single website or between websites. Links are a fundamental aspect of the Web. By uploading content to the Internet and linking it to pages created by other people, you become an active participant in the World Wide Web.
    • HTML uses "markup" to annotate text, images, and other content for display in a Web browser. HTML …
      An HTML element is set off from other text in a document by "tags", which consist of the element name surrounded by "<" and ">". The name of an element inside a tag is case-insensitive. That is, it can be written in uppercase, lowercase, or a mixture. For example, the <title> tag can be written as <Title>, <TI…
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  3. Kinsta
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    What Is HTML? A Beginner’s Guide - Kinsta

    Oct 1, 2025 · In this article, we’re going to explain what HTML is, how it came to be, how it’s used, how it works, and offer you some basic HTML training with advice on how you can learn more.

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    What is HTML? Understanding the Backbone of the Web

    Apr 9, 2025 · HTML is not a programming language, but rather a markup language, which means its purpose is to define the structure and presentation of content. It acts as the skeleton of a webpage, defining elements such as headings, …

  5. Web Reference
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    Intro to HTML Basics | WebReference

    HTML works by defining a series of elements, or tags, that are placed within angle brackets to indicate the purpose of a piece of content. These elements are used to structure and organize the content of a …

  6. The Knowledge Academy
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    What is HTML? Common Tags, Elements, and How Does …

    Sep 8, 2025 · Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) is the standard language used to create and structure content on the web, defining elements like text, images, and links. This blog explores What is HTML, encompassing its history, benefits, …

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    What is HTML? A Beginner’s Guide - CareerFoundry

    May 10, 2023 · HTML stands for Hypertext Markup Language — and, as previously mentioned, it’s a computer language used for the creation of websites. HTML describes how a document should be displayed by an internet browser.

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    What is HTML Used For? I Codecademy

    Jun 6, 2024 · HTML is a markup language that determines how elements are displayed on a web page. Learn how HTML works, what it can do, and how it differs from HTML5 and CSS.

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    Introduction to HTML: What, Why, and How? - DEV …

    Apr 19, 2025 · How Does HTML Work? When a user visits a website, here is what happens: The browser sends a request to a server for an HTML file. The server responds with the HTML document. The browser parses the HTML and creates a …

  11. epigra.com
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    What is HTML? How Does It Work?: A Complete Guide

    Dec 6, 2024 · HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the basic building block of web pages and a fundamental markup language that makes the internet work. Developed by Tim Berners-Lee in 1991, HTML is used to structure and organize …

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