<script>
Script and style
Loads or contains JavaScript; defer runs it after the document is parsed.
| How to write it | <script></script> |
|---|---|
| Closing tag | </script> |
| Void element | No — it must be closed |
| Common attributes | src, type, async, defer |
| 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 <script> tag?
Loads or contains JavaScript; defer runs it after the document is parsed.
Q. How do you write <script>?
As <script></script>. The opening <script> pairs with the closing </script>.
Q. Which attributes are common on <script>?
src, type, async, defer are the usual ones.
Q. What group does <script> belong to?
The script and style group.