HTML Layout Techniques

Article Summary

Learn common HTML layout techniques and structural elements used to build modern web pages.

HTML layout techniques define how page content is arranged.
HTML provides structure; CSS handles layout design.


Common Layout Containers

<header>Header</header>
<nav>Navigation</nav>
<section>Main section</section>
<aside>Sidebar</aside>
<footer>Footer</footer>

Basic Layout Structure

<body>
  <header>Header</header>
  <main>Main content</main>
  <footer>Footer</footer>
</body>

Important Notes

  • Use semantic elements
  • Avoid tables for layout
  • Layout styling is done with CSS
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