<title>
The <title> element sets the title of the document and exposes it to users via the UI of the browser or app they're using and through assistive technology. It is most useful when native HTML semantics or browser capabilities can replace custom implementation work.
Overview
The <title> element sets the title of the document and exposes it to users via the UI of the browser or app they're using and through assistive technology. It is most useful when native HTML semantics or browser capabilities can replace custom implementation work.
Browser support
| Feature | Desktop | Mobile | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Chrome Android | Safari iOS | |
| 1 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | |
| DOM API | ||||||
| The HTMLTitleElement interface is implemented by a document's . This element inherits all of the properties and methods of the HTMLElement interface. | 1 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 1 |
| The text property of the HTMLTitleElement interface represents the child text content of the document's title as a string. It contains the title element's content as text; if HTML tags are included within the element, they are included as part of the string value rather than being parsed as HTML. | 1 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 1 |
Syntax
<head>
<title>Page Title | Site Name</title>
</head>Live demo
Tab title examples
Compare concise title patterns for product, article, and dashboard pages.
Why titles matter
Explain how the title element helps tabs, history, bookmarks, and assistive tools.
Title writing tips
Keep document titles specific enough to stand on their own in browser UI.
Use cases
Strengthen structure
Use <title> to make the document outline, grouping, or semantics more explicit.
Improve meaning
Apply <title> when clearer HTML structure helps users and tools understand the content.
Cautions
- Test <title> in your target browsers and input environments before depending on it as a primary behavior.
Accessibility
- Prefer semantic structure that improves navigation and interpretation for assistive technologies, not just visual organization.
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