# Introduction The HTML `<meter>` tag is used to display a scalar measurement within a known range. It can represent fractional values as well as scalar values. In this lab, you will learn how to use the `<meter>` tag in HTML with its syntax and attributes. You will also see a basic example to illustrate the functionality of the `<meter>` tag. > Note: You can practice coding in `index.html` and learn [How to Write HTML in Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/languages/html). Please click on 'Go Live' in the bottom right corner to run the web service on port 8080. Then, you can refresh the **Web 8080** Tab to preview the web page.
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