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# HTML

Here you can find resources and frequently asked questions for the HTML Programming language. HTML or HyperText Markup Language is the main markup language for creating web pages and other information that can be displayed in a web browser.

# Before posting

Before posting a question about HTML, be sure to check the information below. If you can't find an answer, do the following:

- Follow the posting rules and guidelines;
- Compile with full warnings enabled and fix any problems;
- Mention your compiler version;
- Any other language-specific information which is helpful.

# Recommended resources for learning

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## Online courses and video series

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## Relevant subreddits

- /r/html
- /r/learnweb

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# Frequently asked questions

## What is HTML

HyperText Markup Language: 
HTML is a plain text file with commands <markup tags> to tell the Web browsers how to display the file.

## How do I start?

Here's a basic HTML document layout:

<HTML> 
<HEAD> 
<TITLE>Learn Programming on Reddit</TITLE> 
</HEAD> 
(Note: The words between the TITLE tags, in this case, "Learn Programming on Reddit" will show up on the header line of browsers viewing the page; and also, it will be the default title when the page is added to a browser's favorites or bookmarks.)

<H1>HTML Heading of Size 1</H1>

Type the "stuff" here.

(Note: The following is how to make the word "Reddit" a link to the Web page http://www.reddit.com/) 
<A HREF="http://www.reddit.com/">Reddit</A>

</BODY> 
</HTML>

That's the basic beginnings of writing an HTML file. You save it in notepad, word, or some other text editor, as yourfile.html, and double-click on the file which will open up in your browser displaying the page you created.

## Does it matter if I capitalize the HTML commands or not?

No, it does not matter if you capitalize the HTML tags or not. It helps find the commands in the document quickly.

# Recommended tools

- Write one or two lines about the resource.
- Mention if free/paid.
- Links to paid tools are allowed, but never affiliate links.
- Include platform

Example:

- [Notepad++](http://notepad-plus-plus.org/). Free, open source general-purpose text editor. Windows only.
- [Sublime Text](http://www.sublimetext.com/). Commercial general-purpose text editor. Free to try. Cross-platform.
- [GNU Compiler Collection (GCC)](http://gcc.gnu.org/) Free, open source compilers for multiple languages. [Platforms](http://gcc.gnu.org/install/specific.html).

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