<article>: The ARTICLE Element
Last updated: 2026-10-13
<article>The ARTICLE Element
Represents a self-contained, distributable piece of content such as a news article, blog post, comment or card.
| Category | Semantic |
|---|---|
| Content Model | Flow content |
| Allowed Parents | Any element that accepts flow content |
| Content Tag | Yes — requires closing </article> tag |
| Status | Standard |
📝 Syntax
<article>article content</article>▶ Example
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🌐 Browser Support
| Browser |  Chrome |
 Edge |
 Firefox |
 Safari |
 Opera |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <article> | ✓ v1 | ✓ v12 | ✓ v1 | ✓ v1 | ✓ v1 |
| Supported in all major browsers | |||||
Tip： Nested articles usually represent comments; article is ideal for feed/RSS syndication.
❓ FAQ
QWhat is the difference between article and section?
A
<article> is complete, independently distributable content (a blog post, news item, comment, product card); <section> is a thematic grouping within a document that makes little sense out of context. The test: could this content stand alone in an RSS reader? If yes, use article.QCan article be nested inside article?
AYes, the spec allows it: the outer
<article> is the main content (such as a blog post) and the inner <article> is related standalone content (such as reader comments). Each layer keeps its standalone-content semantics.QDoes article need a heading?
AStrongly recommended. Every
<article> should ideally start with an h1-h6 heading so screen readers and search engines can identify its topic; without a heading the standalone-content semantics fall flat.🏷️ Related Tags
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