<th>
Tables
A header cell; scope tells whether it labels a row or a column.
| How to write it | <th></th> |
|---|---|
| Closing tag | </th> |
| Void element | No — it must be closed |
| Common attributes | scope, 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 <th> tag?
A header cell; scope tells whether it labels a row or a column.
Q. How do you write <th>?
As <th></th>. The opening <th> pairs with the closing </th>.
Q. Which attributes are common on <th>?
scope, colspan, rowspan are the usual ones.
Q. What group does <th> belong to?
The tables group.