Re: Why use a /> at the end of a statement?

On Sat, 03 Mar 2007 17:36:28 +0000, Mike Barnard wrote:

Hi.

I have been examining the code of a site and often, not always, there
is a slash before the end of a statement.

<br class="clear" />

<img src="images/icon_burdick.gif" width="81" height="30"
alt="Burdick" />

<br /><br />

<img src="images/title_latestnews.gif" width="253" height="55"
alt="Latest News" />

Why is it needed, if it is needed, and what is it good for? I
understand </p> </h1> etc but why a /> alone?

I'm sure it'll be obvious when its pointed out to me! Thanks.

It is an XHTML thing. This part of this article should get you
started understanding what's going on:
http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/#h-4.3


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