How to add paragraphs and line breaks

Use paragraphs for prose

Each distinct thought belongs in a p element. Browsers collapse repeated whitespace in normal HTML.

<p>HTML describes the meaning of content.</p>
<p>CSS controls how that content looks.</p>

Use line breaks sparingly

A br is appropriate where the line ending is part of the content, such as an address or poem—not for page spacing.

<address>
  10 Web Street<br>
  Nairobi, Kenya
</address>

Add meaningful emphasis

<p><strong>Warning:</strong> Save your work first.</p>
<p>You <em>must</em> include a closing tag here.</p>

Keep text readable

• Use CSS margins instead of empty paragraphs or repeated br tags
• Use strong for importance and em for stress
• Write short paragraphs and descriptive headings
• Check text at narrow widths and increased browser zoom