# <section>

The element for a standalone thematic section that normally has a heading.

## What is **`<section>`**?

**`<section>`** — The element for a standalone thematic section that normally has a heading.

```html
<section>
  <h2>Opening hours</h2>
  <p>Monday–Friday, 8–5</p>
</section>
```

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

Updated: September 27, 2026

Source: https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/section