HTML
Address Tag


The <address> tag in HTML is used to define contact information related to the author or owner of a document, article, or a specific section of content. Typically, it contains details like physical addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, or links to social media profiles.

Syntax:

<address> Contact Information </address>

Usage and Context:

  • The <address> tag is intended for contact details only, not for representing a geographical address on its own.
  • It is commonly used in the footer of a webpage or alongside an article to provide information about the content creator or organization.

Example:

<address> Written by <a href="mailto:someone@example.com">John Doe</a>.<br> Visit us at:<br> Example Inc.<br> 1234 Main St.<br> Anytown, USA </address>

In this example:

  • The <address> tag wraps contact information, including an email link, company name, and physical address.
  • The contact information appears formatted with line breaks for clarity.

Display:

The <address> tag typically renders the content in italic by default in most browsers and applies block-level formatting, meaning it starts on a new line and spans the full width available.

Use Cases:

  1. Author's Contact Information: If a webpage or an article needs to show who authored the content and how to contact them.
  2. Company Information: Businesses can display their contact information, including address, email, and phone numbers.
  3. Footer Section: It is often used in the footer of a website to display the website owner's contact details.

Example for Footer:

<footer> <address> Contact us at <a href="mailto:info@example.com">info@example.com</a>.<br> 1234 Example Ave, Suite 100<br> City, Country 56789 </address> </footer>

Misuse Warning:

The <address> tag should only be used for contact information. It is not meant for geographical addresses in a broader context (like a map location) or to display random text.