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Structuring Web Content with the HTML `
` Element: Improving Readability and SEO

Learn how to use the HTML `

` element to semantically structure and organize your web page content. This tutorial explains the benefits of using `
` for improved readability, accessibility, and search engine optimization (SEO).

Using the HTML `
` Element to Structure Content

Understanding the `
` Element

The HTML `

` element is a semantic element used to define a section in a document. It's a container for a thematic grouping of content, typically with a heading. The `
` element helps to organize your webpage content logically, improving both readability and accessibility for users. While the `
` tag itself doesn't directly affect the visual presentation, it provides semantic meaning, aiding screen readers and search engines. You would usually use CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) to control the visual style of the section.

Using the `
` Element

To create a section, simply place the content you want to group within the opening and closing `

` tags. It's good practice to include a heading (<h1> to <h6>) within each section to clearly define its topic.

Example: Basic Section

<section>
  <h2>WWF History</h2>
  <p>The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)...</p>
</section>

Browser Support for `
`

The `

` element is supported by all major modern browsers.

Browser Version
Chrome 5.0
Edge 9.0
Firefox 4.0
Opera 5.0
Safari 11.5

Default Styling and CSS Customization

Most browsers render the `

` element as a block-level element with default margins. You can easily customize this using CSS. For example:

Example: Styling `
` with CSS

section {
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  padding: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}