HTML <address> tag

Updated: 11/13/2018 by Computer Hope
HTML address tag

When writing in HTML (hypertext markup language), the <address> tag is a block element used to specify the contact information of an owner or author. If it is used within an <article> element, the <address> tag denotes contact info for that article. The <body> element describes the document's contact info. The following sections contain information about this tag, including an example of it in use and related attributes and browser compatibility.

Example code

<address>
Written by Mr. Hope.<br><br>
Visit us at:<br>
https://www.computerhope.com/<br><br>
Write us at:<br>
321 Fake Street<br>
Salt Lake City, UT 84121<br>
United States
</address>

Example result

Written by Mr. Hope.

Visit us at:
https://www.computerhope.com/

Write us at:
321 Fake Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
United States

Attributes

Within an HTML tag, an attribute dictates certain aspects of an HTML element. Attributes are made up of a name and value pair. While the <address> tag does not have unique attributes, it utilizes all of the standard attributes.

Compatibility

Edge Internet Explorer Firefox Safari Opera Chrome
All versions 1.0+ 1.0+ 1.0+ 5.12+ All versions

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