<noscript>
Script and style
Content shown only when scripting is unavailable.
| How to write it | <noscript></noscript> |
|---|---|
| Closing tag | </noscript> |
| Void element | No — it must be closed |
| Common attributes | None in particular |
| Category | Script and style |
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 <noscript> tag?
Content shown only when scripting is unavailable.
Q. How do you write <noscript>?
As <noscript></noscript>. The opening <noscript> pairs with the closing </noscript>.
Q. Which attributes are common on <noscript>?
None in particular. The global attributes every element has — class, id, style — still apply.
Q. What group does <noscript> belong to?
The script and style group.