article · section · aside · pre · div

structure

article

A complete composition

The article element contains a complete composition, one that is able to stand on its own, separate and distinct from any surrounding material.

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section

A portion of a composition

The section element is for authors to intentionally separate their writing into logical partitions.

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aside

Separate remarks

The aside element provides a way for authors to explore an idea as a digression, without interrupting the flow of the main composition.

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pre

Preformatted text

The pre element provides a mechanism to allow authors to intentionally disable the browser's automatic text layout algorithm.

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div

A generic division

The div element is an all-purpose grouping mechanism for positioning, sizing, boxing and styling.

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