<slot>
Script and style
Reserves a place inside a web component for content from outside.
| How to write it | <slot></slot> |
|---|---|
| Closing tag | </slot> |
| Void element | No — it must be closed |
| Common attributes | name |
| 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 <slot> tag?
Reserves a place inside a web component for content from outside.
Q. How do you write <slot>?
As <slot></slot>. The opening <slot> pairs with the closing </slot>.
Q. Which attributes are common on <slot>?
name are the usual ones.
Q. What group does <slot> belong to?
The script and style group.