Common HTML Errors

Errors in HTML are quite common, especially for those who are just starting out. In this lesson, we'll look at some of the most frequent errors and how to avoid them.

Other Common Errors

• Incorrectly nested tags: Make sure that tags are closed in the correct order. For example, a `<p>` inside a `<div>` must be closed with </p>, before the closing `</div>`.


• Attributes without quotes: Attribute values must always be enclosed in single or double quotes. For example, `<img src=image.jpg>` is incorrect, while `<img src="image.jpg">` is correct.


• Incorrect capitalization: Although HTML is not case-sensitive in tag names, it's recommended to use lowercase for better readability.


• Confusion between semantic and division elements: Use semantic elements like `<header>`, `<nav>`, `<section>`, `<article>`, `<footer>`, etc., to give meaning to the different parts of your page. Avoid excessive use of `<div>`.


• Incorrect use of HTML entities: To represent special characters like quotes, ampersands, etc., use the corresponding HTML entities (e.g., `"`, `&`).