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What is HTML?

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HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the code that structures web pages. It uses tags to label content — headings, paragraphs, images, links — so browsers know how to display it. It's the basic building block of every website. HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language.

Key things to understand

  1. HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language.
  2. It structures content using tags like headings and paragraphs.
  3. Browsers read HTML to display web pages.
  4. It works with CSS (styling) and JavaScript (behavior).

People also ask

What is HTML used for?
Structuring the content of web pages — text, images, links — so browsers can display them.
Is HTML a programming language?
Technically it's a markup language: it structures content rather than performing logic like a programming language.
How do HTML, CSS, and JavaScript work together?
HTML structures the page, CSS styles it, and JavaScript makes it interactive.

Part of the guide: How the Internet Works →