The <button> element in HTML is used to create an interactive button that users can click on to perform an action. This could be submitting a form, opening a dialog box, or triggering any other event that has been defined for the button. Unlike the <input> element, which can also be used to create buttons, the <button> element allows for more complex content, such as text, images, or other HTML elements, to be included within the button itself.

Creating a Simple Button

To create a button, you simply use the <button> tag and include the desired content between the opening and closing tags. Here's a basic example:

Button Attributes

Buttons can have various attributes that define their behavior and appearance. Some of the key attributes include: