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Asked: 2026-05-23T04:19:44+00:00

I can’t remember the term that is used to describe the difference between an

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I can’t remember the term that is used to describe the difference between an html tag that is self-closing,

For example, <hr /> closes itself.

<p>This doesn't</p>

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    The term used by the XML specification is:

    Empty-element tag

    The relevant part of the specification says:

    Tags for Empty Elements

    [44]  EmptyElemTag ::= '<' Name (S Attribute)* S? '/>' [WFC: Unique Att Spec]

    Empty-element tags may be used for any element which has no content, whether or not it is declared using the keyword EMPTY. For interoperability, the empty-element tag SHOULD be used, and SHOULD only be used, for elements which are declared EMPTY.

    However, you might also frequently hear the term self-closing tag.

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