<div>
Sections
A box with no meaning of its own — reach for it only when no other element fits.
| How to write it | <div></div> |
|---|---|
| Closing tag | </div> |
| Void element | No — it must be closed |
| Common attributes | class, id |
| 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 <div> tag?
A box with no meaning of its own — reach for it only when no other element fits.
Q. How do you write <div>?
As <div></div>. The opening <div> pairs with the closing </div>.
Q. Which attributes are common on <div>?
class, id are the usual ones.
Q. What group does <div> belong to?
The sections group.