In HTML, the <br> tag is used to insert a line break within text. Unlike the <p> (paragraph) tag, which creates separate blocks of text, the <br> tag forces text to move to the next line while remaining within the same element.
Basic Example
Explanation
<br> Creates a line break.
The text after <br> appears on the next line.
When to Use <br>
The <br> tag is useful in the following cases:
Breaking text within a single paragraph.
Formatting addresses or poetry.
Displaying line breaks inside an inline element.
Example: Formatting an Address
Using <br> in Forms
Line breaks are useful inside forms to separate labels and input fields:
Best Practices
Use <br> only when necessary. Prefer <p> for structuring text.
Avoid excessive <br> usage, as it can make HTML code cluttered.
For spacing, consider using CSS margin or padding instead of multiple <br> tags.