HTML
HTML Head ElementHTML Head Element
The HTML head element stores hidden metadata for the page.
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BeginnerLast Updated
Jun 15, 2026Version
v1.0.0Introduction
HTML uses the `` element to hold information about the document. Browsers do not display this information on the screen. Developers use it to link styles, set the title, and add SEO data.
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Key Points
- The `` element contains metadata.
- Metadata does not show on the page.
- The `
` tag is required. - Meta tags improve search rankings.