HTML5 quick reference

article A self-contained block of content

aside Content that is related to the content surrounding it or the site as a whole

audio Inserts an audio file

canvas An area that contains images and/or shapes

command Defines a command that can be reused as needed

datagrid Displays information as a tree, list, or table

datalist Adds autocomplete options for a textbox

details Shows and hides content

embed Inserts an application or interactive content

eventsource Specifies an external source for a script or a web-based application

figcaption A caption for a figure

figure Content that is referenced from the main content but could be moved to the side of the page

footer An author’s name, links to related documents, or a copyright statement

header A document or section heading

hgroup Groups a heading with a subheading or tagline

keygen Generates a public-private key pair

mark Emphasizes content

menu Creates a toolbar, context menu, or list of commands

meter Allows a user to select an amount within a set range

nav Indicates a document’s primary navigation links

optgroup Groups items in a drop-down listbox

output Displays the results of a calculation

progress Indicates when an event will be completed

ruby, rt, rp Adds pronunciation annotations to content

section A group of related blocks of content

source Specifies an alternate audio or video file

summary Specifies the label for a details element

time Specifies a date and time

video Inserts a video file

wbr Indicates a line break “opportunity”

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