You might see <hgroup> Element reference while reading someone else’s HTML, or need it while building a page of your own. Instead of memorizing a definition, look at a working example and see when the element makes sense.
The Idea in Plain English
Groups a heading with related subheading or tagline text. It is not a replacement for a sensible heading hierarchy.
For a reference page, pay attention to where the element is allowed, whether it needs a closing tag, and what other elements it can contain.
A Working Example
Read the sample once before copying it. Notice the element names and attribute values, then compare them with the explanation below.
<hgroup>
<h1>Planet Explorer</h1>
<p>A beginner tour of our solar system</p>
</hgroup>What Each Part Does
- The hgroup associates a heading with supporting subtitle material.
- The h1 identifies the principal page heading.
- A paragraph keeps one idea together as readable text.
The page title and subtitle are grouped together.
Try It Yourself
Try replacing the example content with your own while keeping the valid HTML structure.
Common Beginner Mistakes
- Turning the tagline into another h1 when it is not a second page title.
- Changing several parts of the example at once, making it difficult to see which part caused a different result.
- Choosing a tag only because its default appearance looks right, without checking whether it describes the content correctly.
Key Takeaways
- Groups a heading with related subheading or tagline text. It is not a replacement for a sensible heading hierarchy.
- The page title and subtitle are grouped together.
- Test the markup in a browser, and check accessibility and real-world behavior where relevant.