HTML br tag

HTML <br> tag or element is used to break line in a paragraph.

It is generally used in poem or address where the division of line is necessary.

The <br> tag inserts a single line break.

The <br> tag is an empty tag which means that it has no end tag.

Difference between HTML <br> and <br/>

You can use HTML br tag two ways: <br> or <br/>. It is recommended to use closed br tag <br/> because it is supported in HTML and XHTML both.

HTML br tag example

<p>If you want to break line<br>in a paragraph,<br>use the br element.</p>

Output :

If you want to break line
in a paragraph,
use the br element.

BR tag in HTML and XHTML

• In HTML, the <br> tag has no end tag.
• In XHTML, the <br> tag must be properly closed, like this: <br />.

Tips and Notes

Tip: The <br> tag is useful for writing addresses or poems.

Note: Use the <br> tag to enter line breaks, not to separate paragraphs.