HTML Layout Elements and Techniques
HTML Layout Elements and Techniques
HTML layout elements help structure the content of a webpage. Modern websites use these elements along with CSS for flexible and responsive layouts.
Common Layout Elements
| Element | Purpose |
|---|---|
<div> |
Generic container for grouping content |
<header> |
Defines the top section, usually containing logo/navigation |
<nav> |
Navigation menu links |
<main> |
Main content of the page |
<section> |
Thematic grouping of content |
<article> |
Self-contained content like blog posts/news articles |
<aside> |
Sidebar content like ads or related links |
<footer> |
Footer section containing copyright, links, etc. |
Example Layout Structure
Output Preview
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Header at the top with site title
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Navigation menu below header
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Main content on left, aside/sidebar on right
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Footer at the bottom
Layout Techniques
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Using
<div>and CSS – Traditional method for grouping and styling. -
Semantic HTML – Using elements like
<header>,<main>,<footer>for better readability and SEO. -
CSS Flexbox – For flexible horizontal and vertical layouts.
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CSS Grid – For complex two-dimensional layouts.
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Responsive Design – Using CSS media queries to adjust layout for different screen sizes.
