HTML Computer Code

HTML Computer Code Formatting:

• HTML normally uses variable letter size and spacing.
• This is not wanted when displaying examples of computer code.
• The <kbd>, <samp>, and <code> elements all support fixed letter size and spacing.
• HTML <kbd> For Keyboard Input

The HTML <kbd> element defines keyboard input:

Example

<kbd>File | Open...</kbd>

HTML <samp> For Computer Output:

The HTML <samp> element defines sample output from a computer program:

Example

<samp>

demo.example.com login: Apr 12 09:10:17

Linux 2.6.10-grsec+gg3+e+fhs6b+nfs+gr0501+++p3+c4a+gr2b-reslog-v6.189

</samp>

HTML <code> For Computer Code:

The HTML <code> element defines a piece of programming code:

Example

<code>

var x = 5;

var y = 6;

document.getElementById("demo").innerHTML = x + y;

</code>

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