Using HTML Layout Tags

HTML layout tags are essential elements of any web page, and they are used to structure and organize the content on a page. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at how to use HTML layout tags to create a well-designed and visually appealing web page.

HTML Headings

Headings are used to denote the importance of text, and they are denoted by the <h1>, <h2>, <h3>, <h4>, <h5>, and <h6> elements. The <h1> element represents the most important heading, and the <h6> element represents the least important heading.

Here’s an example of how to use headings in HTML:

<h1>This is a level 1 heading</h1>
<h2>This is a level 2 heading</h2>
<h3>This is a level 3 heading</h3>
<h4>This is a level 4 heading</h4>
<h5>This is a level 5 heading</h5>
<h6>This is a level 6 heading</h6>

In this example, we have used headings of various levels to denote the importance of the text.

HTML Paragraphs

Paragraphs are used to group related text, and they are denoted by the <p> element.

Here’s an example of how to use paragraphs in HTML:

<p>This is the first paragraph.</p>
<p>This is the second paragraph.</p>
<p>This is the third paragraph.</p>

In this example, we have created three paragraphs using the <p> element.

HTML Divisions

Divisions are used to group related content into logical sections, and they are denoted by the <div> element.

Here’s an example of how to use divisions in HTML:

<div>
  <p>This is the first paragraph in the division.</p>
  <p>This is the second paragraph in the division.</p>
</div>
<div>
  <p>
  <p>This is the second paragraph in the second division.</p>
</div>

In this example, we have created two divisions using the <div> element, and we have added paragraphs to each division.

HTML Spans

Spans are used to apply styles to inline elements, and they are denoted by the <span> element.

Here’s an example of how to use spans in HTML:

<p>This is a <span style="color: red;">
red</span> word.</p>

In this example, we have used a span to apply the color red to the word “red”.

HTML Anchors

Anchors are used to create hyperlinks, and they are denoted by the <a> element.

Here’s an example of how to use anchors in HTML:

<a href="https://www.example.com">
This is a link to example.com</a>

In this example, we have used an anchor to create a hyperlink to the example.com website.

HTML Images

Images are used to display graphics on a web page, and they are denoted by the <img> element.

Here’s an example of how to use images in HTML:

<img src="/path/to/image.jpg" alt="Alt text">

In this example, we have used the <img> element to display an image located at the specified path, and we have added alt text for accessibility purposes.

Conclusion

HTML layout tags are essential elements of any web page, and they are used to structure and organize the content on a page. With the skills and knowledge you gain in this course, you’ll be able to create professional-quality web pages that are easy to read and navigate.

Exercises

To review these concepts, we will go through a series of exercises designed to test your understanding and apply what you have learned.