HTML works by using tags. Tags tell the browser what type of content something is and how it should be displayed.
In this tutorial, you'll understand what HTML tags are, how they work, and how to use them without confusion.
HTML tags are labels that wrap content.
They tell the browser:
Without tags, the browser would not know how to display content properly.
Starts the content section
The text or element that appears on the page
Ends the content section
The opening tag starts something. The closing tag ends it. Not all tags look the same, and that's okay.
Most HTML tags come in pairs:
If you forget to close a tag, the browser may:
This is a very common beginner mistake, so don't worry. Everyone forgets closing tags when starting out.
Some HTML tags do not wrap content.
These tags:
Examples include elements like images or line breaks.
You don't need to memorize them now. You'll recognize them naturally as you practice.
HTML allows tags to be placed inside other tags. This is called nesting.
For example:
HTML tags:
Tags are the backbone of every HTML page.
It's normal to:
These mistakes are part of learning. Practice helps you spot and fix them quickly.
No. HTML is learned by usage, not memorization.
Start with:
Over time, tags will feel natural.
For example:
You'll learn attributes in upcoming tutorials.
The best way to learn tags is to write them and see the result.
Use the HTML Live Preview Tool to:
This removes guesswork and speeds up learning.
After this tutorial:
Don't worry about perfection. Focus on understanding how tags affect output.
Now that you understand HTML tags, the next step is learning how to structure text content using headings and paragraphs.
Next Tutorial: Headings & Paragraphs