HTML Comments
HTML comments allow developers to
write notes inside the code without
affecting the webpage's output. They help in
understanding, debugging, and organizing
the code.
How to Write a Comment in HTML?
<!-- This is a comment
-->
Example:
<p>This text will be visible.</p>
<!-- <p>This text is inside a comment and will not appear on the webpage</p>-->
Types of HTML Comments
1️ Single-Line Comment
Used for short explanations or
temporarily disabling a single
line of code.
Syntax:
<!-- This is a single-line comment
-->
Example:
<!-- This is a heading -->
<h1>Welcome to HTML</h1>
2️ Multi-Line Comment
Used when writing longer notes or
hiding multiple lines of code.
Syntax:
<!-- This is a multi-line
comment.
It can span multiple lines. -->
Example:
<!--
<h1>This heading is hidden</h1>
<p>This paragraph is also hidden.</p>
-->
Why Use HTML Comments?
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✔ For documentation – Helps
developers understand the code.
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✔ For debugging – Temporarily
disable code without deleting it.
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✔ For team collaboration –
Explains sections of the code to other developers.