HTML ELEMENTS

Question

Hi,
Can anyone please explain the HTML element “meta” and how it works.
Thanks.

Answer 1

I use it to define character set.

Answer 2

Google it

Answer 3

metadata....literally means "data about data"...its mainly use for SEO, and bots that crawl sites...but one tag actually help to make sites responsive...but read up on it...it help you in the long run to fully understand it

Answer 4

The <meta> tag defines metadata about an HTML document. Metadata is data (information) about data. ... Metadata will not be displayed on the page, but is machine parsable. Metadata is used by browsers (how to display content or reload page), search engines (keywords), and other web services.
Hope it helps..

Answer 5

used it to define character set

Answer 6

Meta Tags help in the description of your site and its contents for search engines. Meta Tags are placed between the sections of the HTML code of your page. Doing a “View Source” command from a browser, will help you view the code at the top. In most cases, you will find a list of HTML instructions starting with .

https://www.site123.com/learn/what-are-meta-tags-and-how-do-they-work

Answer 7

Meta Tags help in the description of your site and its contents for search engines. Meta Tags are placed between the sections of the HTML code of your page. Doing a “View Source” command from a browser, will help you view the code at the top. In most cases, you will find a list of HTML instructions starting with .

https://www.site123.com/learn/what-are-meta-tags-and-how-do-they-work