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Attributes give extra information about an HTML element. They can change how an element behaves, looks, or functions. Attributes are written inside the opening tag and always follow the pattern:

<tagname attribute_name="attribute_value">some content</tagname>

Key Points

  • Attributes can be required or optional: some elements need specific attributes (e.g., src for <img>), while others use optional ones for customization;
  • Values are written in quotes: use "..." or '...' around the value to keep your code readable;
  • Each tag supports different attributes: for example, <img> uses src and alt, while <a> uses href;
  • You can add multiple attributes: simply separate them with spaces inside the opening tag.
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  • src tells the browser where the image is located;
  • alt provides text shown if the image fails to load.
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Each element's specific attributes will be considered further. Now, the focus is to comprehend the concept of attributes, their application, and the fact that each element possesses its unique set of attributes.

Sum Up

Every HTML element can include attributes to control its behavior:

  • Tag defines the type of element;
  • Attributes add extra details;
  • Content is what appears between the tags (if the element has closing tags).

This is the core idea you'll use throughout the course when working with different elements.

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Attributes give extra information about an HTML element. They can change how an element behaves, looks, or functions. Attributes are written inside the opening tag and always follow the pattern:

<tagname attribute_name="attribute_value">some content</tagname>

Key Points

  • Attributes can be required or optional: some elements need specific attributes (e.g., src for <img>), while others use optional ones for customization;
  • Values are written in quotes: use "..." or '...' around the value to keep your code readable;
  • Each tag supports different attributes: for example, <img> uses src and alt, while <a> uses href;
  • You can add multiple attributes: simply separate them with spaces inside the opening tag.
index.html

index.html

copy
  • src tells the browser where the image is located;
  • alt provides text shown if the image fails to load.
Note
Note

Each element's specific attributes will be considered further. Now, the focus is to comprehend the concept of attributes, their application, and the fact that each element possesses its unique set of attributes.

Sum Up

Every HTML element can include attributes to control its behavior:

  • Tag defines the type of element;
  • Attributes add extra details;
  • Content is what appears between the tags (if the element has closing tags).

This is the core idea you'll use throughout the course when working with different elements.

question mark

What is the correct way to specify an attribute in an HTML element?

Select the correct answer

Everything was clear?

How can we improve it?

Thanks for your feedback!

SectionΒ 2. ChapterΒ 2
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