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What is HTML?

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HTML is the standard language for building web pages using tags to structure content. It defines headings, paragraphs, links, images, and forms. HTML is the foundation of every website, styled by CSS and powered by JavaScript.

What is HTML?

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard language for creating web pages. It describes the structure of a page using elements called tags.

  • HTML = Structure
  • CSS = Styling
  • JavaScript = Behaviour

Every website you visit is built on HTML.

Topic Quiz · 5 questions

Test your understanding before moving on

1. What does HTML stand for?
💡 HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language.
2. HTML controls:
💡 HTML defines the structure and content of a web page.
3. Who maintains the HTML standard?
💡 HTML is maintained by the W3C and WHATWG standards bodies.
4. What is a tag?
💡 Tags are the building blocks of HTML — they mark up content like <p> or <h1>.
5. Which HTML version is current?
💡 HTML5 is the current living standard for HTML.