HTML Semantic Elements are a set of HTML tags that have a specific meaning and purpose, which helps search engines and web developers to understand the structure and meaning of the content. Using semantic elements can also improve the accessibility and usability of a web page.
Some of the most commonly used HTML semantic elements are:
<header>
: Used to define the header section of a web page or section.<nav>
: Used to define a navigation bar or menu.<section>
: Used to define a section of a web page, such as chapters, or a distinct area of content.<article>
: Used to define an article or a blog post.<aside>
: Used to define a section of a web page that is related to the main content, but not part of it.<footer>
: Used to define the footer section of a web page or section.<main>
: Used to define the main content of a web page.<figure>
: Used to define a figure or an image with a caption.<figcaption>
: Used to define the caption of a<figure>
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By using semantic elements, developers can create well-structured, accessible, and SEO-friendly web pages.