# A how to guide in HTML HTML, or Hypertext Markup Language, is the standard language used to create and design web pages. Whether you are a beginner looking to start your journey in web development or want to enhance your existing skills, learning HTML is a crucial step. Below is a simple guide to help you get started with HTML. ## What is HTML? HTML is the backbone of any web page. It provides the structure and layout for content on the internet. By using HTML tags, developers can define headings, paragraphs, images, links, and other elements that make up a webpage. ## Getting Started with HTML To begin coding in HTML, all you need is a text editor and a web browser. You can start by creating a new file with a .html extension. A basic HTML document structure includes the `` declaration, ``, ``, and `` tags. ## Basic HTML Tags - `

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`: Heading tags for different levels of headings. - `

`: Paragraph tag for text content. - ``: Anchor tag for creating links. - ``: Image tag for inserting images. - `

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  ` and ``: Division and span tags for grouping elements. ## Structuring Content HTML helps in structuring content on a webpage. You can create sections