HTML CSS and JavaScript for Beginners - A Web Design Course - Self-Closing Tags

The video tutorial covers HTML tags, including start, closing, and self-closing tags, with a focus on changes introduced in HTML5. It explains the use of line breaks and paragraphs for formatting, highlighting how HTML renders spaces and lines. The tutorial also discusses horizontal rules and their role in content separation, emphasizing the importance of understanding tag behavior for effective web page design.

What is a key characteristic of self-closing tags in HTML?

• They are used for styling purposes.

• They do not contain any content.

• They are only used in HTML5.

• They always require a closing tag.

How does HTML handle multiple spaces in the source code?

• It collapses them into a single space.

• It renders all spaces as they appear.

• It removes all spaces.

• It converts them into line breaks.

What is the main difference between using a paragraph and a line break in HTML?

• Neither affects the layout.

• Both add the same amount of space.

• Line breaks add margins, while paragraphs do not.

• Paragraphs add margins, while line breaks do not.

Which HTML element is used to separate content with a line across the page?

• Div

• Horizontal rule

• Paragraph

• Line break

Why might horizontal rules be less commonly used in modern web design?

• They are not supported in HTML5.

• Styling options provide more flexibility.

• They do not work in all browsers.

• They are difficult to implement.