# HTML Tags Reference

Complete reference guide for all standard HTML5 tags with categories and descriptions

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/html-tags

- **Category:** Development

- **Keywords:** html, tags, reference, elements, html5, web, development, documentation

## Overview

The HTML Tags Reference is a comprehensive utility designed to help developers quickly look up standard HTML5 elements, their descriptions, and their specific functional categories.

## Inputs

- **Tag Category** (select): Filter HTML tags by category
- **Search Tags** (text): Filter tags by name (partial match supported)
- **Output Format** (select): Choose the output format

## When to use

- When you need to verify the correct usage or purpose of a specific HTML5 tag during development.
- When you are looking for the right semantic element to improve your website's accessibility and structure.
- When you need to export a structured list of HTML tags for documentation or project reference purposes.

## How it works

- Select a specific category from the dropdown to filter tags by their functional group, such as semantic, form, or media elements.
- Use the search bar to find a specific tag by name if you already know what you are looking for.
- Choose your preferred output format, such as Plain Text, Markdown, or JSON, to retrieve the data in a format ready for your workflow.

## Use cases

- Quickly identifying the correct semantic tag to replace generic div elements for better SEO.
- Generating a clean Markdown list of form-related tags for team documentation.
- Filtering for media-specific tags to ensure proper implementation of video and audio content.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does this tool include deprecated HTML tags?

This reference focuses on current HTML5 standard tags to ensure modern development best practices.

### Can I filter tags by multiple categories at once?

Currently, the tool supports filtering by one category at a time to provide precise results.

### Is the output data suitable for programmatic use?

Yes, you can select the JSON output format to easily integrate the tag data into your own applications or scripts.

### Are attributes included in the tag descriptions?

The tool provides descriptions of the tags themselves; for detailed attribute lists, please refer to official web documentation.

### Is an internet connection required to use this reference?

The tool is designed to provide quick access to the reference database directly within your browser.

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