The running-text unit — the paragraph.
<p>Semantic role: p. Compiles to eHTML <p>.
Registers:
- Canonical:
<p>
<p | A simple paragraph.>
A simple paragraph.
A paragraph written without explicit tags.
A paragraph written without explicit tags.
In most cases, paragraphs do not need to be written with explicit tags. Plain markdown handles paragraph separation: blank lines delineate paragraphs. The explicit <p> form is used when attributes (id, classes, type) are needed.
<p type=lead | The opening paragraph of an article.>
The opening paragraph of an article.
| attribute | kind | values / default | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
type |
kwarg | normal lead intro abstract summary other |
Optional classification of the paragraph’s role. |