HTML < address> Tag

The <address> tag in HTML is used to define contact information for the author or owner of a document or an article. It is typically used for information such as an address, email, or phone number.

• The <address> element is a block-level element by default.
• The content inside <address> is usually displayed in italics and may have a line break after it.
• It should not be used for generic addresses (like physical locations), but only for authorial contact information.

Note: The <address> tag also supports the Global Attributes and Event Attributes in HTML.

• The <address> tag contains the contact information for GeeksforGeeks.

Examples of HTML address Tag

• The <address> tag contains the contact information for GeeksforGeeks, including the organization name, website link, and physical address.
• Line breaks (<br>) are used to format the address for better readability.

Styling the <address> Tag

• The CSS within the <style> tag customizes the appearance of the <address> element.
• The font-style: normal; rule removes the default italic styling applied by browsers.

Best Practices for Using the <address> Tag

• Use <address> to enclose contact details of the document's author or owner.
• Avoid using <address> for unrelated contact information.
• Place <address> within relevant sections, like <footer>, to associate contact info appropriately.