HTML Semantics: The Short Descriptions of All 113 Elements
Read OriginalThis article provides a detailed, technical reference for web developers by compiling the official semantic definitions (the first paragraph from the HTML spec) for all 113 standard HTML elements. It serves as a quick guide to understanding the precise meaning and intended use of each element, from common tags like <a> and <article> to more obscure ones, aiding in writing semantically correct and accessible markup.
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