HTML5 is the Blueprint of the Future. What's new in HTML 5?

STRUCTURAL TAGS

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CONTENT TAGS

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APPLICATION TAGS

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DEPRECATED ELEMENTS

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API'S

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HTML 5 Content Tags

Content tags are elements representing some flow content, that is self-contained, and is typically referenced as a single unit from the main flow of the document.

Figure  <figure></figure>
The figure element, by definition, represents self-contained flow content optionally with a caption. Examples can include: Annotated illustrations, diagrams, photos, and code listings that are referenced to, from the main content of the document.

Video  <video></video>
The video tag, by definition, is ostensibly video data. Read more about it at W3Schools.com.

Audio  <audio></audio>
The audio tag, by definition, defines sound, such as music or other audio streams. Media data is ostensibly audio data.

    Audio Attributes include:
  • Autoplay - The audio will start playing as soon as it is ready.
  • Controls - The controls will be displayed, such as a play button.
  • Loop - The audio will start over again, every time it is finished.
  • Preload - Specifies if the audio should be loaded when the page loads, or not.

    It is ignored if autoplay is present.

  • Src - Defines the URL of the audio to play.

More information about using the audio tag is available at W3Schools.com.

Embed  <embed></embed>
The embed tag, by definition, represents an integration point for external applications or interactive content (plug-ins), such as Flash.

Canvas   <canvas></canvas>
The canvas element, by definition, is a container for graphics that are script dependent. Read more about the canvas element at W3Schools.com