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HTML <title> Tag

The <title> tag defines the title of an HTML document.
It appears in the browser tab, search engine results, and bookmarks, helping users and search engines understand the page content.

Syntax

html

<title>Page Title Here</title>

Example

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <title>HTML Title Tag Example</title>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <meta name="description" content="Example showing how the title tag works in HTML.">
</head>
<body>
  <h1>Welcome to My Website</h1>
  <p>The page title appears in your browser tab, not on the page.</p>
</body>
</html>

Output

Browser Output

html

Displays “Welcome to My Website” and the paragraph below it.

Browser Support

Chrome
Edge
Firefox
Safari
Opera
IE9+
YesYesYesYesYesYes

The text “HTML Title Tag Example” appears in the browser tab title.

Notes

  • The <title> element is required in every HTML document.
  • It must be placed inside the <head> section.
  • The title appears in: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Browser tab</li> <li>Search engine result titles (SEO)</li> <li>Bookmarks/favorites</li> <li>Social media previews (sometimes used as default title)</li> </ul>
  • Keep the title short and descriptive (50–60 characters recommended for SEO).

Conclusion

The <title> tag is a vital SEO and usability element of any web page.
It defines what users see in their browser tabs and search results.
A well-written title improves click-through rates, page identity, and search engine ranking, making it one of the most important tags in your HTML document.

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