HTML Comments

HTML comments are not displayed in the browser, but they help document and explain your source code. Comments improve code readability and make maintenance easier.

Add Comments

Comments can be used to place reminders, explanations, or notes inside your HTML code.

<!-- This is a comment -->

<p>This is a paragraph.</p>

<!-- Remember to add more information here -->

Key Points for HTML Comments

1. Syntax

• Use <!-- to start a comment.
• Use --> to end a comment.
• Example: <!-- This is a comment -->

2. Ignored by Browser

• Comments do not appear on the webpage.
• They are visible only in the HTML source code.

3. Multi-line Comments

HTML comments can span across multiple lines.

<!--
This is a multi-line comment.
It can span across several lines.
-->

4. Uses of Comments

• Documentation: Explain code sections.
• Debugging: Temporarily disable code.
• Notes: Leave reminders for developers.

5. Do Not Nest Comments

Benefits of Using Comments

• Improves readability.
• Makes teamwork easier.
• Helps maintain large projects.
• Useful for debugging.