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Last Updated : 21 Nov, 2024
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The HTML <code> tag is a semantic element used to define a piece of computer code. When creating web pages, it's often necessary to display programming code, and the <code> tag makes it easy to do so.

The <code> tag is specifically designed to display computer output, such as code snippets, in a web browser. It's an essential element for developers, coders, and educators who need to share code online.

HTML 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>

<body>
    <code>
        console.log("Welcome to  GeeksforGeeks")
    </code>
</body>

</html>

Syntax

<code> Contents... </code>

Key Features

  • Fixed formatting: The <code> tag is displayed with a fixed letter size, font, and spacing, making it easy to read and understand.
  • Monospace font: Web browsers use a monospace font family by default to display <code> tag content, ensuring that each character has the same width.
  • Computer default text format: The <code> tag styles its element to match the computer's default text format.

Nested Usage

<code> tag can also nest the within other HTML tags. For example, use it in a <pre> tag, which preserves whitespace and formatting:

HTML 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>

<head>
    <title>Code Tag Example</title>
</head>

<body>
    <h3>Code Example</h3>
    <pre>
        <code>
function greet(name) {
    return "Hello, " + name + "!";
}
        </code>
    </pre>

</body>

</html>


Note: The browser support list may not be exhaustive, but the <code> tag is widely supported and used in web development.


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