The
<p>tag defines a paragraph of text in HTML.
It is a block-level element that automatically adds some spacing above and below the text, making content readable and organized.
Syntax
<p>This is a paragraph of text.</p>Attributes
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
class | Assigns one or more class names for styling. |
id | Assigns a unique identifier to the paragraph. |
style | Adds inline CSS styles. |
title | Provides additional information as a tooltip. |
Example
<p>This is the first paragraph on the page.</p>
<p>This is the second paragraph, which is separated from the first by default spacing.</p>Output
Browser Output
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Browser Support
 Chrome |  Firefox |  Edge |  Safari |  Opera |  IE9+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅Yes | ✅Yes | ✅Yes | ✅Yes | ✅Yes | ✅Yes |
Paragraphs are block-level elements that display text with spacing above and below. Multiple paragraphs are automatically separated for readability.
Notes
- The
<p>tag is a block-level element, so it starts on a new line and extends the full width of its container. - Avoid placing block-level elements like
<div>or<h1>inside<p>tags. - Use CSS to style paragraphs (color, font, spacing, alignment).
- Multiple
<p>tags create distinct blocks of text on the page.
Conclusion
The <p> tag is the standard way to display paragraphs in HTML.
It provides readable and well-structured text content, which is essential for both users and search engines.