HTML <address> Tag

The <address> tag is used to define contact information for the author or owner of a document or article. It typically contains details such as a name, email address, physical address, phone number, or links to social profiles.

The content inside an <address> element is usually displayed in italic text by default and is meant to provide attribution or contact details - not arbitrary addresses or locations.

The <address> tag can be placed inside an <article> or <body> element and helps improve semantic meaning and accessibility for browsers and assistive technologies.

Common Uses

• Author or publisher information
• Email or contact links
• Company or website ownership details
• Social media or profile links

Example

<address>
  Written by <a href="mailto:info@example.com">John Doe</a><br>
  Visit us at:<br>
  Example.com<br>
  123 Web Street, Internet City
</address>

Notes

• Should not be used for general postal addresses unrelated to authorship.
• Often used in footers or within articles.
• Improves semantic structure and accessibility.