Summary  
This chapter covers the use of HTML5 semantic elements (header, nav, section, article, footer) to create a meaningful, well-structured code layout.

General domain of usage  
Web page structure and layout design.

Below are the most common semantic elements and what they are used for.

## `header` tag
Represents the top part of a webpage or section. Usually contains a logo, title, or navigation links.

Don't confuse `header` with `head`. They serve different purposes.

Note

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## `nav` tag
Defines a block of navigation links. Often placed inside the header.

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## `section` tag
Groups related content into logical sections. Each section should typically start with a heading.


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## article tag
Represents a self-contained piece of content, such as a blog post or news article. Useful for search engines to identify main content.

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## `footer` tag
Defines the bottom part of a webpage or section. Usually contains copyright text, contact info, or related links.

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What is the primary purpose of the `<header>` tag?

Which HTML tag is typically used to define a section of navigation links, such as menus or navigation bars?

What is the main function of the `<section>` tag?

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Exploring Semantic Elements in HTML

`header` tag

`nav` tag

`section` tag

article tag

`footer` tag

1. What is the primary purpose of the `<header>` tag?

2. Which HTML tag is typically used to define a section of navigation links, such as menus or navigation bars?

3. What is the main function of the `<section>` tag?

4. When should we use the `<footer>` tag?

Exploring Semantic Elements in HTML

header tag

nav tag

section tag

article tag

footer tag

1. What is the primary purpose of the <header> tag?