====== 4.2.2. Use HTML tags for their semantic value ======

HTML tags must be used for their intended purpose, not for the visual effect they provide. 

For example:

^ Tags ^ Incorrect usage ^ Correct usage ^
| ''<blockquote>'' | Indent text | Tag a block quote |
| ''<ul>'' and ''<li>'' | Display a bullet point | Tag lists |
| ''<fieldset>'' | Display a border | Group related form items |
| ''<h1>'' to ''<h6>'' | Display larger or smaller text sizes | Define heading levels in hierarchy |

===== Related recommendations =====

<note bulle>
  * Previous recommendation: [[notices:html-css:ne-pas-utiliser-d-attributs-ou-de-balises-html-destines-exclusivement-a-la-mise-en-forme]]
  * Next recommendation: [[notices:html-css:utiliser-une-alternative-vide-alt-sur-les-images-decoratives-et-illustratives]]
</note>