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In [[HTML]], [[XHTML]], and [[XML]], an "element" is a recognized keyword in the markup vocabulary. Elements are commonly referred to as "tags." Some common elements include: | In [[HTML]], [[XHTML]], and [[XML]], an "element" is a recognized keyword in the markup vocabulary. Elements are commonly referred to as "tags." Some common elements include: | ||
| − | * <html> | + | * <html>, the root element of all HTML documents |
| − | * <p> | + | * <p>, a paragraph |
| − | * <em> | + | * <em>, an ''emphisis'' |
Most elements, but not all, have a list of [[Attributes|attributes]] which contain extra information governing the behavior of the element. | Most elements, but not all, have a list of [[Attributes|attributes]] which contain extra information governing the behavior of the element. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:39, 30 June 2007
Element
Definition
In HTML, XHTML, and XML, an "element" is a recognized keyword in the markup vocabulary. Elements are commonly referred to as "tags." Some common elements include:
- <html>, the root element of all HTML documents
- <p>, a paragraph
- <em>, an emphisis
Most elements, but not all, have a list of attributes which contain extra information governing the behavior of the element.
