<data>
Inline markup
Attaches a machine-readable value alongside the human-readable one.
| How to write it | <data></data> |
|---|---|
| Closing tag | </data> |
| Void element | No — it must be closed |
| Common attributes | value |
| Category | Inline markup |
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 <data> tag?
Attaches a machine-readable value alongside the human-readable one.
Q. How do you write <data>?
As <data></data>. The opening <data> pairs with the closing </data>.
Q. Which attributes are common on <data>?
value are the usual ones.
Q. What group does <data> belong to?
The inline markup group.