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HTML Introduction to HTML and CSS (2016) Adding a New Web Page Test: Write and Style an Element

Juan Guerra
Juan Guerra
825 Points
Posted by Juan Guerra
Juan Guerra
825 Points

I don't understand why my answer is wrong

Is this correct?

index.html 
<!doctype>
<html>
</html>
Jackson Monk
Jackson Monk
4,527 Points

You need to specify the doctype, like this:

 <!DOCTYPE html>

That should work

4 Answers

Bob Allan
Bob Allan
10,900 Points
Bob Allan
Bob Allan
10,900 Points

Here is a clue - What kind of doctype is it?. Look at other similar pages to find out. :)

Good luck! Feel free to upvote or click 'best answer' if you find this information useful.