HTML Tag Cheat Sheet – Quick Reference Guide

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the foundation of web development. With over 100 HTML tags available, remembering their purposes and correct usage can be challenging. The HTML Tag Cheat Sheet by ToolfolioHub provides a searchable reference of common HTML tags with clear descriptions, making it easy to find the right tag quickly.

Whether you're learning HTML, working on a project, or need a quick reminder, this cheat sheet helps you write semantic, accessible HTML code.

What are HTML Tags?

HTML tags define the structure and content of web pages:

• Opening Tag: `` marks the beginning of an element
• Closing Tag: `` marks the end of an element
• Content: Text or other elements between opening and closing tags
• Self-Closing: Some tags like `` don't have closing tags

Key Features

1. Searchable Reference

Search tags by name or description to quickly find what you need. Real-time filtering makes lookup instant.

2. Common Tags Covered

Includes 20+ essential HTML tags:

• Semantic Tags: `
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• Text Tags: `

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• Lists: `
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  2. Media: ``, `
  3. Forms: `
     `, ``, ``, ``</li> <li><strong>Tables:</strong> `<table>`, `<tr>`, `<td>`, `<th>`</li> </ul> <h3>3. Clear Descriptions</h3> <p> Each tag includes a concise description explaining its purpose and typical use cases. </p> <h2>HTML Best Practices</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Use Semantic HTML:</strong> Choose tags that describe content meaning (e.g., `<article>` for articles)</li> <li><strong>Close All Tags:</strong> Always include closing tags (except self-closing tags)</li> <li><strong>Nest Properly:</strong> Close tags in reverse order of opening</li> <li><strong>Use Alt Text:</strong> Always include `alt` attributes on `<img>` tags for accessibility</li> </ul> <h2>Conclusion</h2> <p> The <strong>HTML Tag Cheat Sheet</strong> is an essential reference for web developers. With searchable tags and clear descriptions, it helps you write better HTML code faster. </p> </article> </main> </div> <script> const tags = [ { name: '<a>', desc: 'Defines a hyperlink to other pages or resources.' }, { name: '<p>', desc: 'Represents a paragraph of text.' }, { name: '<section>', desc: 'Semantic grouping for sections of related content.' }, { name: '<article>', desc: 'Independent piece of content such as a blog post.' }, { name: '<header>', desc: 'Introductory content or navigational aids.' }, { name: '<footer>', desc: 'Footer content for a section or page.' }, { name: '<nav>', desc: 'Contains navigation links.' }, { name: '<img>', desc: 'Embeds images; requires src and alt attributes.' }, { name: '<ul>', desc: 'Defines unordered lists (bullets).' }, { name: '<ol>', desc: 'Defines ordered lists (numbers).' }, { name: '<li>', desc: 'List item inside <ul> or <ol>.' }, { name: '<table>', desc: 'Defines tabular data.' }, { name: '<tr>', desc: 'Table row.' }, { name: '<td>', desc: 'Table cell data.' }, { name: '<th>', desc: 'Table header cell.' }, { name: '<form>', desc: 'Wraps interactive controls for user input.' }, { name: '<input>', desc: 'Captures user input fields.' }, { name: '<button>', desc: 'Clickable button element.' }, { name: '<span>', desc: 'Inline container for styling text segments.' }, { name: '<div>', desc: 'Generic block-level container.' } ]; const listEl = document.getElementById('tagList'); const renderTags = (filter = '') => { listEl.innerHTML = ''; tags .filter(tag => tag.name.includes(filter) || tag.desc.toLowerCase().includes(filter.toLowerCase())) .forEach(tag => { const card = document.createElement('div'); card.className = 'rounded-2xl bg-white/70 dark:bg-background-dark/70 p-4 shadow'; card.innerHTML = `<p class="text-lg font-semibold">${tag.name}</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-light dark:text-muted-dark">${tag.desc}</p>`; listEl.appendChild(card); }); if (!listEl.children.length) { listEl.innerHTML = '<p class="text-sm text-muted-light dark:text-muted-dark col-span-full text-center">No tags match your search.</p>'; } }; document.getElementById('tagSearch').addEventListener('input', (e) => renderTags(e.target.value.trim())); renderTags(); </script> <script src="../tools-shared-script.js"></script> </body> </html>