HTML center Tag

The <center> tag in HTML is used to horizontally center-align the content within its block-level container. However, it is important to note that the <center> tag has been deprecated in HTML5 and is no longer recommended for use.

Instead, it is recommended to use CSS for centering content. You can achieve center alignment using CSS properties and techniques. Here’s an example:

<div style="text-align: center">
     <p>This content will be centered.</p>
     <img src="image.jpg" alt="Centered Image">
</div>

In the example above, the <div> element is used as a container, and the text-align CSS property is set to “center” to horizontally center-align the content within the <div>. This will center-align both the paragraph (<p>) and the image (<img>).

You can also apply center alignment to specific elements by using CSS classes or IDs. Here’s an example using a CSS class:

<style>
     .centered {
           text-align: center;
     }
</style>
<div class="centered">
     <p>This content will be centered.</p>
     <img src="image.jpg" alt="Centered Image">
</div>

In this example, the CSS class .centered is defined in the <style> block, and it applies the text-align: center; property to center-align the content within any element that has the centered class.

By using CSS for center alignment, you have more control and flexibility over the appearance and behavior of your content. CSS offers additional options for vertical alignment, responsive centering, and handling different scenarios.

Remember to avoid using the deprecated <center> tag and utilize CSS for center alignment to ensure better compatibility and adherence to modern HTML standards.