center
Summary
The <center> element center-aligns text in an HTML page. The element is deprecated in HTML 4.01 and obsolete in HTML5. Use CSS instead.
Overview Table
This page exists for a history lesson only. The <center>
element has been removed from the specification. It is advised to use CSS instead; the properties text-align and margin may be a good place to start.
Examples
This example uses the <center>
element to center text on a page.
<center>This text appears centered on the page.</center>
This example uses the CSS property text-align to center the content of a <div>
.
<div style="text-align: center">This text appears centered on the page</div>
Usage
Do not use this element anymore.
Related specifications
- HTML 4.01
- W3C Recommendation
Attributions
Microsoft Developer Network: [Windows Internet Explorer API reference Article]