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Describe the anatomy of a web page Format the body of a web page with block-level elements including headings, paragraphs, lists, and blockquotes Configure the text on a web page with inline elements Configure text with phrase elements Configure special entity characters, line breaks, and horizontal rules Test a web page for valid HTML syntax
an opening tag.... page info goes here … a closing tag
Head Section Contains information that describes the web page document …head section info goes here Body Section Contains text and elements that display in the web page document …body section info goes here
My First Web Page.... Body info goes here …
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Paragraph element …paragraph goes here… › Groups sentences and sections of text together. › Configures a blank line above and below the paragraph › Align attribute deprecated in XHTML obsolete in HTML5
Line Break element › Stand-alone tag › Called a void element in HTML5 …text goes here This starts on a new line…. › Causes the next element or text to display on a new line Read Reviews
Horizontal Rule element › Stand-alone tag › Configures a horizontal line on the page › In HTML5, it should be used to indicate a thematic break at the paragraph level Read Reviews
Blockquote element › Indents a block of text for special emphasis …text goes here…
Indicate the context and meaning of the text Display inline with the text Common Logical Style Tags ◦ To cause text to "stand out" from surrounding text. Usually bold. This is important ◦ To cause text to be emphasized in relation to other text on the page. Usually italics. Please note
Unordered List Description List (XHTML Definition List) Ordered List
Displays information with bullet points Unordered List Element Contains the unordered list List Item Element Contains an item in the list
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Conveys information in an ordered fashion Ordered List Element Contains the ordered list › type attribute determines numbering scheme of list › default is numerals List Item Element Contains an item in the list
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New name for HTML5 This element was called a Definition List in previous versions of HTML and XHTML. Uses: Display a list of terms and descriptions Display a list of FAQ and answers ◦ The Description List element tag Contains the definition list ◦ The dtElement tag Contains a term or name Configures a line break above and below the text ◦ The dd Element tag Contains a definition or description Indents the text
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Display special characters such as quotes, copyright symbol, etc. Character Code © © < < > > & &
Purpose: › Configure a specially formatted division or area of a web page There is a line break before and after the division. Can contain other block display and inline display elements 20
Check your code for syntax errors › Benefit: Valid code more consistent browser display W3C XHTML Validation Tool › Additional HTML5 Validation Tool ›
This chapter provided an introduction to HTML. HTML elements used for inline and block-level formatting were introduced. You will use these skills over and over again as you create web pages.