<aside>
Sections
Content beside the main flow — remove it and the main text still reads fine.
| How to write it | <aside></aside> |
|---|---|
| Closing tag | </aside> |
| Void element | No — it must be closed |
| Common attributes | None in particular |
| Category | Sections |
How to read this
- Most tags come in pairs, opening and closing. Only tags with no content — img, br — are left unclosed.
- Writing </br> for a void element does nothing useful; the browser ignores it or adds an empty line.
- Appearance is CSS’s job. A tag says what something is; bold or italic is only the consequence.
- Choosing the tag that matches the meaning helps search engines and screen readers alike. Wrapping everything in div throws that information away.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the HTML <aside> tag?
Content beside the main flow — remove it and the main text still reads fine.
Q. How do you write <aside>?
As <aside></aside>. The opening <aside> pairs with the closing </aside>.
Q. Which attributes are common on <aside>?
None in particular. The global attributes every element has — class, id, style — still apply.
Q. What group does <aside> belong to?
The sections group.