What is HTML?
HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language. It is the standard language used to create and structure content on the web.
Think of HTML as the skeleton of a web page. It tells the browser:
What text to display
Where to place images, videos, or links
How content is organized (headings, paragraphs, lists, etc.)
How HTML Works in the Browser
You Write HTML Code
You create an HTML file (.html) that contains the structure and content of your webpage — text, headings, images, links, forms, etc.
You Open the File in a Browser
When you double-click the file or open it through a web server, a browser like Chrome, Firefox, or Safari reads the code.
The Browser Parses the HTML
The browser scans your code from top to bottom. It starts with the <!DOCTYPE html> declaration, then reads the ,
The Browser Builds the Page
It displays content (like text, images, and videos) inside the
.It applies styles from CSS (if linked or embedded).
It runs JavaScript for interactivity (if included).
Result: A Visual Web Page
What you see in the browser is a visual version of the HTML. The browser turns your code into a formatted page that looks clean and interactive — just like any website you visit.
Key Point:
HTML is the skeleton — the browser is like a translator that turns that skeleton into a webpage you can read, click, and interact with.
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