HTML: h5 tag
In this series of learning HTML, we will teach you how to use the HTML h5 tag with proper syntax and lots of examples. Let’s start with the HTML h5 tag.
Description of HTML h5 tag
The HTML h5 tag is used to define a sub-sub-sub-subheading on a web page. It stands for “Heading 5” and is typically used to break up the content of a page into very small subsections with headings that are less important than h1, h2, h3, and h4, but more important than lower-level headings such as h6, and so on.
Here’s an example of how the h5 tag might be used in HTML code:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>My Web Page</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Welcome to my Web Page</h1>
<h2>About Me</h2>
<p>This is a paragraph about me.</p>
<h3>Education</h3>
<p>These are my educational qualifications:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science</li>
<li>Master's degree in Information Technology</li>
</ul>
<h3>Work Experience</h3>
<p>These are my work experience:</p>
<ul>
<li>Software Engineer at XYZ Company</li>
<li>Product Manager at ABC Company</li>
</ul>
<h4>Skills</h4>
<p>These are my skills:</p>
<ul>
<li>Programming languages: Java, Python, JavaScript</li>
<li>Frameworks: React, Angular</li>
</ul>
<h5>Java</h5>
<p>Java is my favorite programming language. Here are some reasons why:</p>
<ul>
<li>It's object-oriented</li>
<li>It's widely used in the industry</li>
<li>It's platform-independent</li>
</ul>
</body>
</html>
In this example, the h5 tag is used to define a sub-sub-sub-subheading on the page: “Java”. This heading is nested within the “Skills” section and is followed by a paragraph of content that provides more information about the subsection it belongs to. When this code is rendered in a web browser, the text “Java” will be displayed in a smaller font than h4, but larger than normal body text, and will help break up the page into very small subsections.
Syntax of HTML h5 tag
The proper syntax for the HTML h5 tag is as shown below:
<html>
<head>
<title>
H5 Tag Example
</title>
</head>
<body>
<section>
<p>Paragraph </p>
<h5>H5 TAG Sub-subsection Title</h5>
</section>
</body>
</html>
Sample Output
Attributes
The HTML h5 tag supports a few attributes that can be used to further define and modify the appearance and behavior of the heading. Here are some of the most commonly used attributes:
class: The class attribute is used to specify one or more CSS classes that will be applied to the heading. This allows you to style the heading using CSS.
Example:
<h5 class="subheading">Subheading Text For Tag h5</h5>id: The id attribute is used to specify a unique identifier for the heading. This can be used to link to the heading from other parts of the same page or from other pages.
Example:
<h5 id="subheading">Subheading Text For Tag h5</h5>style: The style attribute is used to apply inline CSS styles to the heading.
Example:
<h5 style="color: blue;">Subheading Text For Tag h5</h5>title: The title attribute is used to provide additional information about the heading when the user hovers over it. This information is displayed in a tooltip.
Example:
<h5 title="This is a subheading">Subheading Text For Tag h5</h5>These are some of the most commonly used attributes of the HTML h5 tag. However, it’s important to note that the h5 tag has fewer attributes than the higher-level heading tags, as it is intended for less prominent headings.
| Attribute | Description | HTML Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| align | Used for the text Alignment. | It is deprecated in HTML 4.01 and Obsolete in HTML5. |
Note on HTML h5 tag
Here are some important notes on the HTML h5 tag:
- The h5 tag is used to define a sub-subheading on a web page, and it is smaller than h4 but larger than h6.
- The h5 tag should be used to further subdivide content into smaller sections where needed, but it should not be used excessively or without proper consideration.
- It is important to use headings in a logical and hierarchical manner to structure content and make it more accessible to users. As such, the h5 tag should be used after the h1, h2, h3, and h4 tags.
- Headings should be used to convey the main topic or theme of a section, and they should accurately describe the content that follows.
- It is important to use headings for their semantic meaning, rather than just for styling purposes. Using larger font sizes or bold/italic text can achieve similar visual effects without affecting the structure and accessibility of the page.
- When using headings, it is important to use them consistently throughout the page, and to avoid skipping levels (e.g. going from h2 to h4 without using h3).
- Headings should be descriptive and meaningful, and should accurately reflect the content of the section they are defining. Using vague or misleading headings can confuse users and make the content less accessible.
Browser Compatibility
The HTML h5 tag has essential support with the following browsers:
- Chrome
- Internet Explorer (IE)
- Opera
- Safari (WebKit)
- Firefox (Gecko)
- Android
- Firefox Mobile (Gecko)
- Edge Mobile
- Opera Mobile
- Safari Mobile
Examples of HTML h5 tag
We will discuss the HTML h5 tag below, exploring examples of how to use the HTML h5 tag in HTML5, HTML 4.01 Transitional, XHTML 1.0 Transitional, XHTML 1.0 Strict, and XHTML 1.1.
- HTML5
- HTML4
- XHTML
We will discuss the HTML h5 tag below, with some examples of using the h5 tag in HTML5, HTML 4.01 Transitional, XHTML 1.0 Strict, XHTML 1.0 Transitional, and XHTML 1.1.
- HTML5
- HTML4
- XHTML
When you create a new web page in HTML5, your HTML h5 tag might look like this:
<!doctype html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>HTML5 Example by www.home4cloud.com</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Heading 1</h1>
<p>This is the content that would appear under Heading 1.</p>
<h5>Heading 5</h5>
<p>This is the content that would appear under Heading 5.</p>
</body>
</html>In this above HTML5 Document example, we have created the HTML h5 tag with the text “Heading 5” that follows the HTML h1 tag.
HTML 4.01 Transitional Document
If you create a new HTML webpage in HTML 4.01, your HTML h5 tag might look like this, as shown below:
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/loose.dtd">
<html>
<head>
<metahttp-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8">
<title>HTML5 Example by www.home4cloud.com</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Heading 1 for home4cloud</h1>
<p>This is the content that would appear under Heading of h1 html tag</p>
<h5>Heading 5 for home4cloud</h5>
<p>This is the content that would appear under Heading of h5 html tag</p>
</body>
</html>In this above HTML 4.01 Transitional Document example, we have created the HTML h5 tag with the text “Heading 5” that follows the HTML h1 tag.
XHTML 1.0 Transitional Document
If you create a new HTML webpage in XHTML 1.0 Transitional, your HTML h5 tag might look like this, as shown below:
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd">
<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<head>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />
<title>XHMTL 1.0 Transitional Example by www.home4cloud.com</title>
<html>
<head>
<metahttp-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8">
<title>HTML5 Example by www.home4cloud.com</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Heading 1 for home4cloud</h1>
<p>This is the content that would appear under Heading of h1 html tag</p>
<h5>Heading 5 for home4cloud</h5>
<p>This is the content that would appear under Heading of h5 html tag</p>
</body>
</html>In this above XHTML 1.0 Transitional Document example, we have created the HTML h5 tag with the text “Heading 5” that follows the HTML h1 tag.
XHTML 1.0 Strict Document
If you create a new HTML webpage in XHTML 1.0 Strict, your HTML h5 tag might look like this, as shown below:
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Strict//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-strict.dtd">
<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<head>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />
<title>XHTML 1.0 Strict Example by www.home4cloud.com</title>
<head>
<metahttp-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8">
<title>HTML5 Example by www.home4cloud.com</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Heading 1 for home4cloud</h1>
<p>This is the content that would appear under Heading of h1 html tag</p>
<h5>Heading 5 for home4cloud</h5>
<p>This is the content that would appear under Heading of h5 html tag</p>
</body>
</html>In this above XHTML 1.0 Strict Document example, we have created the HTML h5 tag with the text “Heading 5” that follows the HTML h1 tag.
XHTML 1.1 Document
If you create a new HTML webpage in XHTML 1.1, your HTML h5 tag might look like this, as shown below:
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.1//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml11/DTD/xhtml11.dtd">
<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<head>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />
<title>XHTML 1.1 Example by www.home4cloud.com</title>
<head>
<metahttp-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8">
<title>HTML5 Example by www.home4cloud.com</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Heading 1 for home4cloud</h1>
<p>This is the content that would appear under Heading of h1 html tag</p>
<h5>Heading 5 for home4cloud</h5>
<p>This is the content that would appear under Heading of h5 html tag</p>
</body>
</html>In this above XHTML 1.1 Document example, we have created the HTML h5 tag with the text “Heading 5” that follows the HTML h1 tag.