HTML <header> hidden Attribute

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A hidden attribute on a <header> tag hides the header.

Although the header is not visible, its position on the page is maintained.

Example

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A hidden attribute on a <header>.
The header is not visible.

A hidden header:

<p>A hidden header:</p>

<header hidden>
  Header section of a page...
</header>

Using hidden

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The hidden attribute hides the <header> element.

You can specify either 'hidden' (without value) or 'hidden="hidden"'. Both are valid.

A hidden <header> is not visible, but maintains its position on the page.

Syntax

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<header hidden>

<header hidden="hidden">

Values

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Value	Description
hidden	Use value 'hidden' or no value at all.

More Examples

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Clicking the button toggles A hidden attribute on the <header> element.

Company logo goes here...

<header id="myheader" style="background:indigo;color:white;padding:15px;">
  Company logo goes here...
</header>

<br />
<button onclick="toggle(this)">Hide header</button>

<script>
  let toggle = button => {
    let element = document.getElementById("myheader");
    let hidden = element.getAttribute("hidden");
    
    if (hidden) {
       element.removeAttribute("hidden");
       button.innerText = "Hide header";
    } else {
       element.setAttribute("hidden", "hidden");
       button.innerText = "Show header";
    }
  }
</script>

Code explanation

Initially, the <header> has no hidden attribute and can be seen.

Clicking the button calls JavaScript that toggles A hidden attribute on the <header>.

Browser support

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Here is when hidden support started for each browser: