HTML Tutorial
INTRODUCTION
HTML BASIC TAGS
INLINE & BLOCK ELEMENTS
HTML LISTS
HTML TABLES
HTML FORMS
HEAD ELEMENTS
HTML MEDIA
MISCELLANEOUS TAGS
Line Break Tag
When you want to break a line and move content to the next line without starting a new paragraph, the <br> tag is the tool for the job. It provides a soft return, much like pressing “Enter” in a text editor.
What Does <br> Do?
The <br> tag insert a line break in the content. It tells the browser to continue the next part of the text on a new line, without adding extra space like the <p> tag does.
The tag is very useful when writing structured text such as:
- Addresses
- Poems
- Song lyrics
- Manual line spacing inside a single paragraph
Basic Syntax
Here’s how the <br> tag is used:
<br>
Since it doesn’t wrap any content, it’s considered an empty or self-closing tag and doesn’t require a closing </br>.
Watch this quick demo video:
Summary
The <br> tag is a simple yet powerful element for breaking text into multiple lines. It’s best used in situations where line structure matters, without the need to start new paragraphs.