HTML <br> tag

Definition and Usage

The <br> tag inserts a single line break. 

The <br> tag is an empty tag which means that it has no end tag.

Browser Support

The <br> tag is supported in all major browsers.

Differences Between HTML and XHTML

In HTML the <br> tag has no end tag.

In XHTML the <br> tag must be properly closed, like this: <br />.

Tips and Notes

Note: Use the <br> tag to insert line breaks, not to create paragraphs.

Standard Attributes

For a full description, go to Standard Attributes.

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