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The tagname Element

Element Summary

Purpose

• [state the basic purpose of the element]

When this element may be used (context)

• [where block-level, in-line, etc. are expected or allowed]

What this element may contain (content model)

• [such as, zero or more block-level elements]

Tags

• Start tag: [<tag> or <tag/> if void]
• End tag: [</tag> or the word none if void]

Element specific attributes

• [any attributes beyond the universal attributes]

HTML5 Specification References

• [one or more descriptive titles with links to the HTML5 specification]

Discussion and Examples

General

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Example

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Attributes

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Example

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Best Practices

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Example

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Internationalisation Techniques

[Describe any techniques authors should use to help with internationalisation.]

Accessibility Techniques

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Example

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See Also

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Example

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Discussion

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• Since we are describing HTML elements in terms authors may better understand, I think the element template should be modified.
• DOM interface information does not need to be included in an author's guide; it can be a required link to the specification.
• Basic applications of the element should be included in examples, even using other elements. However, more involved discussions that use the element or its attributes with other elements should be on a linked page. That page would also be linked from pages discussing the other attributes and elements involved.