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HTML5 Vs HTML4 Comparison87666556

This document compares HTML5 to HTML4, outlining new semantic elements introduced in HTML5, such as <header>, <footer>, and <nav>, which enhance the structure and meaning of web content. It also lists deprecated tags from HTML4, emphasizing a shift towards using CSS for styling and layout. Overall, HTML5 provides improved features and APIs for modern web development.

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HTML5 Vs HTML4 Comparison87666556

This document compares HTML5 to HTML4, outlining new semantic elements introduced in HTML5, such as <header>, <footer>, and <nav>, which enhance the structure and meaning of web content. It also lists deprecated tags from HTML4, emphasizing a shift towards using CSS for styling and layout. Overall, HTML5 provides improved features and APIs for modern web development.

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HTML5 vs HTML4 Comparison Summary

This document summarizes the key differences between HTML5 and previous HTML
versions (HTML4/XHTML), highlighting new semantic tags, removed elements, APIs, and
improved features.

1. New Semantic Elements in HTML5


New HTML5 Tag Purpose
<header> Header of a section or page
<footer> Footer of a section or page
<nav> Navigation links
<article> Independent self-contained content
<section> Thematic grouping of content
<aside> Content indirectly related to main content
<main> Main content of a document
<figure> Used for images with captions
<figcaption> Caption for <figure>
<mark> Highlights text
<time> Machine-readable date/time
<progress> Displays progress bar
<meter> Displays scalar value within a range
<details> Toggle visibility of content
<summary> Summary for <details>
<dialog> Dialog box or popup
<output> Shows result of a calculation
<bdi> Bi-directional text override
<wbr> Word break opportunity
2. Removed/Deprecated Tags in HTML5
Tag Reason for Removal/Deprecation
<font> Use CSS instead
<center> Use CSS (text-align)
<big>, <small> Use CSS for font size
<strike>, <u> Use <del>, <ins> or CSS
<applet> Replaced by <object>
<acronym> Use <abbr> instead
<frame>, <frameset> Use <iframe> or CSS layouts
<noframes> No longer needed

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