HTML5 list of new elements

HTML5 Semantic Elements

Semantic elements = Elements with meaning.

A semantic element clearly describes its meaning to both the browser and the developer.
Examples of non-semantic elements: <div> and <span> - Tells nothing about its content.
Examples of semantic elements: <form>, <table>, and <img> - Clearly defines its content.

Tag Description <article> Defines an article in the document <aside> Defines content aside from the page content <audio> Define sound content <bdi> Defines a part of text that might be formatted in a different direction from other text outside it <canvas> It is used to draw graphics by using JavaScript <command> Define a command button that a user can invoke <datalist> It defines a list of predefine option for input controls <details> Defines additional details that the user can view or hide <dialog> Defines a dialog box or window <emded> Defines a container for an external applications(a plug-in) <figcaption> Defines a caption for a <figure> element <figure> Defines self-contained content, like illustrations, diagrams, photos, code listings, etc. <footer> Defines a footer for the document or a section <header> Defines a header for the document or a section <keygen> It defines a key generator field <main> Defines the main content of a document <mark> Defines marked or highlighted text <menuitem> Defines a command/menu item that the user can invoke from a popup menu <meter> Defines a scalar measurement within a known range (a gauge) <nav> Defines navigation links in the document <output> Defines the result of calculation <progress> Defines the progress of a task <rp> Defines what to show in browsers that do not support ruby annotations <rt> Defines an explanation/pronunciation of characters (for East Asian typography) <ruby> Defines a ruby annotation (for East Asian typography) <section> Defines a section in the document <summary> Defines a visible heading for a <details> element <time> Defines a date/time <track> Defines text tracks for <video>/<audio> <video> Defines a video <wbr> Defines a possible line-break