HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is the standard markup language used to create and design web pages. It provides the structure and layout for content on the World Wide Web. Understanding and mastering HTML commands are fundamental for anyone involved in web development. Here are some of the most important HTML commands you need to know:
1. <!DOCTYPE html>:
This command declares the HTML version being used, typically HTML5, at the beginning of an HTML document.
2. <html>:
Defines the root element of an HTML page.
3. <head>:
Contains meta-information about the document, such as title, metadata, and links to external resources like CSS and JavaScript files.
4. <title>:
Specifies the title of the document, which appears in the browser’s title bar or tab.
5. <meta>:
Provides metadata about the HTML document, such as character set, viewport settings, and keywords for search engines.
6. <body>:
Contains the content of the HTML document, including text, images, links, and other elements.
7. <h1> to <h6>:
Defines headings of varying sizes, with <h1> being the largest and most important, and <h6> being the smallest.
8. <p>:
Defines a paragraph of text.
9. <a>:
Creates hyperlinks to other web pages or resources. The href attribute specifies the URL of the link.
10. <img>:
Inserts images into the document. The src attribute specifies the URL of the image file.
11. <div>:
Defines a division or section within an HTML document, often used for layout purposes or grouping content.
12. <span>:
Defines a section of text within a document, often used for styling or applying inline elements.
13. <ul> and <ol>:
Creates unordered and ordered lists, respectively. <li> tags are used to define list items within these elements.
14. <table>:
Defines a table structure, with <tr> for table rows, <td> for table data cells, and <th> for table header cells.
15. <form>:
Creates a form for user input, with various input elements such as <input>, <textarea>, and <select>.
These are just a few of the essential HTML commands used in web development. Mastering these commands will provide you with the foundation needed to create well-structured and visually appealing web pages.
