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Posted by Sergey Blokhin
Sergey Blokhin
9,612 Points

Why do we use <ul></ul> for navigation and gallery?

1)Why do we use <ul></ul> for navigation and gallery? Is it necessary to use them? What don't we use it in the footer?

2)When to use <div> and when to use <section>?

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
243,656 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
243,656 Points

:point_right: The <ul> and <ol> elements are for enclosing list items ("<li>").

You'll use then together, or not at all.

The differences between div and section are not in technical functionality, but intended usage: A <section> is a semantic element that implies a meaningful division in the document content. When properly used, a section will always include a header element containing an appropriate title for the section. If you were to prepare an outline of the document, each section title would appear in the outline.

A <div> is a generic enclosure that has no implications regarding content. It is often used only to isolate a particular area to apply CSS styling (something a section should never be used for).