HTML comment Tag

HTML comment tag <!–…–> HTML comment tag is used to give comments in the source code. Generally, comments are used when you have a long piece of code. Comments are not displayed in the browsers.

HTML Comment Tag <!–…–>

This helps in editing the code when required. You can use comments to explain your code, which can help you when you edit the source code at a later date. This is especially useful if you have a lot of code.

Syntax: <!–This is a comment.–>

Browser compatibility

The HTML Comment tag is supported by a different type of browsers.

  • Chrome
  • Opera
  • Safari
  • Firefox
  • InternalExplorer.

Example:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<!-- This is a comment -->
<p>This is freshersnow tutorial</p>
</body>
</html>

Output:

This is a freshersnow tutorial

Standard and event attributes

Standard and event attributes are not supported by comment tag.