titleelementti

Titleelementti, commonly referred to as the title element, is an HTML element that defines the title of a document. The element is represented by the <title> tag and must appear inside the head section of an HTML document. Its content is typically plain text and is not rendered within the body of the page, but it is shown to users in browser tabs, bookmarks, and search result snippets.

In HTML5, the title element is required for most documents and should reflect the page’s content. The content model is text only, and the element should not contain nested markup. The title should be concise, descriptive, and unique within a site. Many conventions recommend keeping titles around 50–60 characters to ensure they display well in search results and on various devices.

The title element plays a role in accessibility and search engine optimization. Screen readers announce the page title when a document is loaded, aiding orientation. Search engines use the title tag as a primary descriptor for the page in results, though it is not the sole ranking factor. Titles can be updated dynamically via JavaScript, for example using document.title, which changes the title shown in the browser tab without reloading the page.

Example: In a document head, you would include: <title>Example Page</title>. Proper use of the title element helps users identify pages quickly and supports overall site usability. In Finnish, the term titleelementti is sometimes used to refer to this HTML element.