<td>
Tables
A data cell; colspan and rowspan merge it across columns or rows.
| How to write it | <td></td> |
|---|---|
| Closing tag | </td> |
| Void element | No — it must be closed |
| Common attributes | colspan, rowspan |
| Category | Tables |
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 <td> tag?
A data cell; colspan and rowspan merge it across columns or rows.
Q. How do you write <td>?
As <td></td>. The opening <td> pairs with the closing </td>.
Q. Which attributes are common on <td>?
colspan, rowspan are the usual ones.
Q. What group does <td> belong to?
The tables group.