Element Code: HT-039
Quick Reference
Issue: Head not first child
Impact: May cause issues
Fix: Move head first
Detection: HTML check
What Is This Issue?
Head should be first in html.
Why This Matters
Standard structure.
How to Fix
- Reorder elements
Tools
- HTML check: Order
TL;DR
Put head before body.
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