Curriculum
HTML line breaks, represented by the <br> element, are used to create new lines within text. They are especially useful when you want to force text content to start on a new line without starting a new paragraph. In this lesson, we’ll explore HTML line breaks, how to use them, and best practices for their application.
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of HTML and text editing.
Section 1: What Are HTML Line Breaks?
1.1 Definition:
HTML line breaks, denoted by the <br> element, are used to insert line breaks within text content. They are self-closing and do not require a closing tag.
1.2 Basic Usage:
The <br> element is used to break lines within text content. It’s often used for short breaks, like separating lines of an address or creating space between lines.
Section 2: Creating HTML Line Breaks
2.1 Basic Line Break:
To create a line break, use the <br> element.
This is the first line.<br> This is the second line.
In this example, “This is the second line.” appears on a new line below the first line.
2.2 Multiple Line Breaks:
You can use multiple <br> elements to create multiple line breaks.
This is the first line.<br><br><br> This is the fourth line after three line breaks.
Section 3: Best Practices
3.1 Use Sparingly:
HTML line breaks should be used sparingly and for specific cases where you need to control line breaks within text. For more extensive layout and spacing, consider CSS or other HTML elements.
3.2 Semantic Use:
HTML line breaks should be used for content formatting purposes, not for layout or spacing of page elements. Use CSS for styling and layout.