HTML

HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language and is the standard markup language for documents on the web. Elements identify headings, paragraphs, links, images, forms, navigation, and more. The browser uses them to build the document model that CSS and JavaScript can access. HTML is not a programming language and does not determine design or all interaction by itself.

Appropriate semantic HTML makes content easier for browsers, search engines, and assistive technologies to understand. A logical heading structure, descriptive link text, form labels, alternative text, and native controls support SEO and accessibility. Valid code is helpful but does not guarantee rankings or an accessible website on its own.

  • Standard markup language of the web
  • Describes content structure and meaning
  • Not a programming language
  • Semantics support SEO and accessibility
  • Provides the foundation for CSS and JavaScript

Frequently asked questions

HTML is the markup language used to describe content and its semantic structure in web documents.

No. HTML marks up the structure of content but does not contain general program logic like a programming language.
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