<figure>
Text blocks
A self-contained figure or code block referenced from the text; it can be moved without loss.
| How to write it | <figure></figure> |
|---|---|
| Closing tag | </figure> |
| Void element | No — it must be closed |
| Common attributes | None in particular |
| Category | Text blocks |
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 <figure> tag?
A self-contained figure or code block referenced from the text; it can be moved without loss.
Q. How do you write <figure>?
As <figure></figure>. The opening <figure> pairs with the closing </figure>.
Q. Which attributes are common on <figure>?
None in particular. The global attributes every element has — class, id, style — still apply.
Q. What group does <figure> belong to?
The text blocks group.