In HTML, quotes are used to enclose attribute values and text content to ensure they are properly parsed by the browser.
There are two types of quotes used in HTML: double quotes ("") and single quotes ('').
Quote in Attribute Values
Double Quotes
<a href="https://example.com">Visit Example</a>
Single Quotes
<a href='https://example.com'>Visit Example</a>
Text Content
Double Quotes in Text
<p title="He said, 'Hello!'">He said, "Hello!"</p>
Single Quotes in Text
<p title='She said, "Hi!"'>She said, 'Hi!'</p>
Important Points
- Consistency: It's good practice to be consistent with the type of quotes you use within a single document.
- Escape Sequences: If you need to use the same type of quote within the quoted text, you should use the corresponding escape sequence (e.g.,
" for " and ' for ').
Example with Escape Sequences
<p title="He said, "Hello!"">He said, "Hello!"</p>
Using quotes correctly ensures that your HTML is valid and properly interpreted by web browsers.