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Here is a list of the top 100 HTML interview questions along with their answers:

### Basic HTML Questions

1. **What is HTML?**

- HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language. It is the standard language for creating web pages and
web applications.

2. **What are tags in HTML?**

- Tags are the basic building blocks of HTML, used to create elements on a web page. Tags are written
in angle brackets, such as `<html>`, `<head>`, `<body>`, etc.

3. **What is the difference between HTML and XHTML?**

- HTML is a standard markup language, while XHTML is a stricter version of HTML that follows XML
rules.

4. **What are attributes in HTML?**

- Attributes provide additional information about HTML elements. They are always included in the
opening tag and usually come in name/value pairs like `name="value"`.

5. **What is a doctype in HTML?**

- A doctype declaration defines the HTML version to the browser. For example, `<!DOCTYPE html>` for
HTML5.

6. **What are the new features in HTML5?**

- HTML5 introduces new elements like `<article>`, `<section>`, `<nav>`, `<header>`, `<footer>`,
`<canvas>`, `<audio>`, `<video>`, etc., along with new attributes and APIs.
7. **What is the purpose of the `<head>` section in HTML?**

- The `<head>` section contains meta-information about the HTML document, such as its title, links to
CSS, scripts, and meta tags.

8. **What is the difference between block-level and inline elements?**

- Block-level elements start on a new line and take up the full width available (e.g., `<div>`, `<p>`,
`<h1>`), while inline elements do not start on a new line and only take up as much width as necessary
(e.g., `<span>`, `<a>`, `<img>`).

9. **How do you create a hyperlink in HTML?**

- Use the `<a>` tag with the `href` attribute. Example: `<a href="https://www.example.com">Click
here</a>`.

10. **How do you insert an image in HTML?**

- Use the `<img>` tag with the `src` attribute. Example: `<img src="image.jpg" alt="Description">`.

### Intermediate HTML Questions

11. **What is the purpose of the `<meta>` tag in HTML?**

- The `<meta>` tag provides metadata about the HTML document, such as character set, author,
description, and viewport settings.

12. **What is the difference between `<div>` and `<span>`?**

- `<div>` is a block-level container, while `<span>` is an inline container.

13. **How do you create a table in HTML?**

- Use the `<table>` tag along with `<tr>` (table row), `<th>` (table header), and `<td>` (table data) tags.
14. **What is the purpose of the `<form>` tag?**

- The `<form>` tag is used to create a form for user input, which can be submitted to a server for
processing.

15. **What are semantic HTML elements?**

- Semantic HTML elements clearly describe their meaning in a human- and machine-readable way.
Examples include `<article>`, `<section>`, `<aside>`, and `<header>`.

16. **How do you embed a video in HTML5?**

- Use the `<video>` tag with the `src` attribute or nested `<source>` tags. Example: `<video
src="video.mp4" controls></video>`.

17. **What is the purpose of the `alt` attribute in images?**

- The `alt` attribute provides alternative text for an image if it cannot be displayed, aiding accessibility
and SEO.

18. **How do you create a list in HTML?**

- Use `<ul>` for an unordered list, `<ol>` for an ordered list, and `<li>` for list items.

19. **How do you specify a character set in HTML?**

- Use the `<meta charset="UTF-8">` tag in the `<head>` section.

20. **What is the use of the `<iframe>` tag?**

- The `<iframe>` tag is used to embed another HTML document within the current document.

### Advanced HTML Questions


21. **What is the difference between `<b>` and `<strong>`, and between `<i>` and `<em>`?**

- `<b>` and `<i>` are used for visual styling (bold and italic), while `<strong>` and `<em>` are used to
give semantic importance (strong emphasis and emphasis).

22. **How do you create a responsive design in HTML?**

- Use the `<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">` tag and CSS


media queries.

23. **What is the purpose of the `data-*` attribute?**

- The `data-*` attribute is used to store custom data private to the page or application.

24. **What is the use of the `<template>` tag in HTML?**

- The `<template>` tag holds client-side content that will not be rendered when the page loads but can
be used later via JavaScript.

25. **How do you implement geolocation in HTML5?**

- Use the Geolocation API, accessed via JavaScript. Example:


`navigator.geolocation.getCurrentPosition(success, error);`.

26. **What are web workers in HTML5?**

- Web workers are scripts that run in the background, separate from the main browser thread,
allowing for background processing.

27. **How do you handle offline web applications in HTML5?**

- Use the `Cache Manifest` to specify resources the browser should cache and make available offline.
28. **What is the purpose of the `<canvas>` element in HTML5?**

- The `<canvas>` element is used to draw graphics on a web page via JavaScript.

29. **How do you include a favicon in a web page?**

- Use the `<link rel="icon" href="favicon.ico" type="image/x-icon">` tag in the `<head>` section.

30. **What is the purpose of the `<picture>` element in HTML5?**

- The `<picture>` element allows you to define multiple sources for an image, providing flexibility for
responsive designs.

### HTML Forms and Input

31. **How do you create a text input field in HTML?**

- Use the `<input type="text">` tag.

32. **What is the use of the `required` attribute in a form input?**

- The `required` attribute specifies that an input field must be filled out before submitting the form.

33. **How do you create a dropdown list in HTML?**

- Use the `<select>` tag with nested `<option>` tags.

34. **How do you create a checkbox in HTML?**

- Use the `<input type="checkbox">` tag.

35. **What is the purpose of the `placeholder` attribute in an input field?**

- The `placeholder` attribute specifies a short hint that describes the expected value of an input field.
36. **How do you create a radio button in HTML?**

- Use the `<input type="radio">` tag.

37. **What is the use of the `<fieldset>` and `<legend>` tags in a form?**

- The `<fieldset>` tag groups related elements in a form, and the `<legend>` tag provides a caption for
the `<fieldset>`.

38. **How do you create a file upload field in HTML?**

- Use the `<input type="file">` tag.

39. **What is the purpose of the `action` attribute in a form?**

- The `action` attribute specifies where to send the form data when the form is submitted.

40. **How do you create a submit button in HTML?**

- Use the `<input type="submit">` tag or the `<button type="submit">` tag.

### HTML5 APIs

41. **What is the Drag and Drop API in HTML5?**

- The Drag and Drop API allows elements to be dragged and dropped within and between web pages.

42. **What is the Web Storage API in HTML5?**

- The Web Storage API provides a way to store data in the browser, including `localStorage` for
persistent storage and `sessionStorage` for temporary storage.
43. **What is the WebSocket API?**

- The WebSocket API provides a way to open a two-way interactive communication session between
the user's browser and a server.

44. **How do you use the History API in HTML5?**

- The History API allows manipulation of the browser's session history, including methods like
`pushState`, `replaceState`, and `popstate` events.

45. **What is the purpose of the `<output>` element?**

- The `<output>` element represents the result of a calculation or user action.

46. **What is the difference between `localStorage` and `sessionStorage`?**

- `localStorage` stores data with no expiration date, while `sessionStorage` stores data only for the
duration of the page session.

47. **What is the purpose of the `<progress>` element?**

- The `<progress>` element represents the completion progress of a task.

48. **How do you use the Geolocation API in HTML5?**

- Use the `navigator.geolocation` object to get the current geographical location of the user.

49. **What is the File API in HTML5?**

- The File API allows

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