Webpage facts for kids

A webpage is a digital document you can see on the internet using a special program called a web browser. Think of it like a page in a book, but on your computer or phone! Every webpage has its own unique address, called a URL, which helps your browser find it.

When many webpages are connected and managed by one person, company, or group, they form a website. For example, this article you are reading right now is a webpage. Its URL is `https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webpage`, and it's part of the Wikipedia website.

Webpages can show you many things: words, pictures, videos, and even special buttons called links. Links are usually shown in blue text and you can click them to jump to other webpages.

How Webpages Work

Webpages are built using special computer languages that tell your web browser what to display and how to act. The main language is called HTML.

HTML: The Structure of a Webpage

HTML (which stands for HyperText Markup Language) is like the skeleton of a webpage. It tells the browser where to put the words, where to place pictures, and where the links should go. It describes the basic layout and content.

CSS: Making Webpages Look Good

Cascading Style Sheets (or CSS) is another important language. If HTML is the skeleton, CSS is like the clothes and makeup! It tells the browser how the webpage should look. This includes things like:

• The colors of the text and background
• The size and style of the fonts
• How pictures are lined up on the page

JavaScript: Adding Action to Webpages

JavaScript (often called JS) is a programming language that adds interactive features to webpages. It makes pages dynamic and responsive. For example, JavaScript can:

• Make a menu drop down when you click it
• Show a pop-up message
• Change content on the page without reloading it
• Make games or animations work right in your browser

These three languages—HTML, CSS, and JavaScript—work together to create the rich and interactive webpages you see every day on the internet.

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