header: The Header element

The <header> HTML element represents introductory content, typically a group of introductory or navigational aids. It may contain some heading elements but also a logo, a search form, an author name, and other elements.

Attributes

Global attributes

accesskey Specifies a keyboard shortcut to activate or focus an element.

aria-* Defines accessibility properties and states for assistive technologies.

class Specifies one or more CSS class names for styling the element.

data-* Stores custom data private to the page or application.

dir Sets the text direction (left-to-right, right-to-left, or auto).

hidden Hides the element from display and assistive technologies.

id Defines a unique identifier for the element within the document.

inputmode Hints which virtual keyboard type to display on mobile devices.

itemid Provides a global identifier for microdata items.

itemprop Defines a property name-value pair for microdata.

itemref Associates properties with an item via element IDs for microdata.

itemscope Creates a new microdata item container.

itemtype Specifies the vocabulary URL for microdata items (like Schema.org).

lang Specifies the primary language of the element’s content.

nonce Provides a cryptographic nonce for Content Security Policy.

role Defines the element’s semantic role for accessibility.

tabindex Controls keyboard navigation order and focusability.

title Provides advisory information displayed as a tooltip.

Example

<header>
  <h1>Jane's Digital Garden</h1>
  <p>Building the IndieWeb, one personal website at a time</p>
  <nav>
    <a href="/">Home</a>
    <a href="/blog">Blog</a>
    <a href="/projects">Projects</a>
  </nav>
</header>

<article>
  <header>
    <h2>Getting Started with Static Site Generators</h2>
    <p>Published on <time datetime="2024-03-15">March 15, 2024</time></p>
    <p>A beginner's guide to building fast, secure websites</p>
  </header>
  <!-- article content -->
</article>