<title>
Defines the title displayed on a browser tab for an HTML page.
The <title> tag is an essential element of the HTML document. It is used to define the title of the web page, which appears in the browser's tab and often in the results of search engines.
Placed inside the <head> tag, this tag plays a crucial role in improving accessibility, user experience, and natural search engine optimization (SEO).
Structure and syntax of the <title> tag
Basic structure and syntax
The <title> tag is a container tag, which means it has:
- An opening tag:
<title>. - A closing tag:
</title>.
It can only contain a simple text string, without HTML or attributes. Here is a general syntax:
HTML
<title>[Page Title]</title>
Usage example
Here is a concrete example of using the tag:
HTML
<head>
<title>Welcome to Believemy</title>
</head>The text "Welcome to Believemy" will appear in the browser's tab.
Attributes
The <title> tag has no attributes.
Browser compatibility
The <title> tag is supported by all browsers.
| Browser | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Chrome | Yes |
| Firefox | Yes |
| Safari | Yes |
| Edge | Yes |
| Internet Explorer | Yes |