HTML Basics - IV

Lecture 18:- HTML Basics - IV

Let's continue with HTML Basics - Part IV. In this session, we'll cover some final HTML elements and advanced techniques to further enhance your web pages.

Forms (Continued): Explore additional input types, such as checkboxes (<input type="checkbox">), radio buttons (<input type="radio">), and dropdown menus (<select> with <option> elements).

Semantic Tags (Continued): Dive deeper into semantic elements by using <details> and <summary> for collapsible content.

Data Attributes: Data attributes allow you to store custom data within an element, which can be useful for JavaScript or CSS purposes.

Entities (Continued): Utilize more HTML entities, such as © for the copyright symbol "©" and   for a non-breaking space.

Meta Tags (Continued): Include more meta tags for specifying the character encoding, specifying the language, and setting the page to refresh automatically.

Preformatted Text: Use the <pre> element to display preformatted text, preserving whitespace and line breaks.

Special Elements: Discover special elements like <canvas> for drawing graphics, <svg> for scalable vector graphics, and <audio> and <video> for media content.

Accessibility Best Practices: Continue to focus on creating accessible web pages by providing text alternatives for non-text content, using meaningful link text, and ensuring keyboard accessibility.

Validation and Testing: Validate your HTML code regularly using online validators to catch errors and improve code quality. Test your web pages on various browsers and devices to ensure compatibility.

HTML Semantics and SEO: Understand the impact of proper HTML semantics on search engine optimization (SEO). Using semantic elements correctly can improve the visibility and ranking of your web pages on search engines.

That concludes our HTML Basics - Part IV. You've learned a wide range of HTML elements and techniques to create powerful, structured, and accessible web pages. Keep practicing, exploring advanced concepts, and combining HTML with CSS and JavaScript to build impressive web applications. As you progress in your web development journey, remember to stay curious, never stop learning, and have fun creating amazing web experiences!

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<pre> This    text   will be preformatted. </pre>

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<meta charset="UTF-8"> <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0"> <meta name="robots" content="index, follow"> <meta http-equiv="refresh" content="30"> <meta name="language" content="en">

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<div data-info="some data">This div has custom data</div>

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<details>    <summary>Click to show more</summary>    <p>Hidden content here</p> </details>

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<label for="checkbox">Check me:</label> <input type="checkbox" id="checkbox" name="checkbox"> <label for="radio1">Option 1</label> <input type="radio" id="radio1" name="radio" value="option1"> <label for="radio2">Option 2</label> <input type="radio" id="radio2" name="radio" value="option2"> <label for="dropdown">Select an option:</label> <select id="dropdown" name="dropdown">    <option value="option1">Option 1</option>    <option value="option2">Option 2</option>    <option value="option3">Option 3</option> </select>