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So why isn’t the main element among the choices in the Insert panel?
The main element represents the main content of the body of a document or application. By definition, the main element is for grouping content; it is not considered sectioning content. (Sectioning content includes elements such as article, aside, and section which are expected to have headings and possibly navs and footers. Sectioning content shows up in the document outline. The main element does not show up in the document outline.)
Where would Dreamweaver put main?
Is main a structural element in the Dreamweaver menu system? It seems to me that when you are building a page in Dreamweaver by inserting structural elements one by one, the main element should be one of your choices.
Here’s what Dreamweaver CC currently has in the Structure category of the Insert menu.
There are some helpful HTML5 choices in that menu such as article, section, header, and footer. Why not main? Aren’t we paying the big bucks every month to have the latest goodies at our fingertips? All the new HTML5 elements should be available to Dreamweaver CC users.
Tips on using the main element
The main element can only be used once on a page. The ARIA role="main" is implicit where the main element is used.