# HTML comment

Text in HTML source that browsers do not display as page content.

## What is **HTML comment**?

**HTML comment** — Text in HTML source that browsers do not display as page content.

```html
<!-- Update the seasonal menu here. -->
```

Level: Novice · [More HTML terms at this level](https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/subjects/html/novice)

Updated: September 27, 2026

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