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Headings and Paragraphs

A tag is a piece of HTML code that tells the browser what type of content to display on the page.

Most tags have an opening tag ‘<>’ and a closing tag ‘</>’. The content is written between these tags.

The <h1> tag is used for the main heading on a page. It is usually the largest heading.

The <h2> tag is used for subheadings. It helps to organise different sections of the page.

The <p> tag is used for paragraphs. It displays normal text and starts a new paragraph each time it is used.

By using heading and paragraph tags, you can create a clear and easy-to-read web page.

Task 1

Create a web page about the Solar System.

  • Add the main page heading using an <h1> tag
  • Add a subheading for ‘Mercury’ using the <h2> tag
  • Add information about Mercury using the <p> tag
<h1>The Solar System</h1>

<h2>Mercury</h2>
<p>Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. It is also the smallest planet.</p>

Task 2

Update the page with a heading and paragraph for the remaining seven planets.

  • <h2>Planet name</h2>
  • <p>Planet description</p>

Targets

Write HTML code for a heading

Write HTML code for a paragraph

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