The
<code>tag is used to display a fragment of computer code in a monospace (fixed-width) font.
It is typically used for inline code, not for large code blocks.
Syntax
<code>your code here</code>Attributes
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Global Attributes | Yes (e.g., class, id, style) |
| Event Attributes | Yes |
Example
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>HTML Code Tag Example</title>
</head>
<body>
<h2>Using the <code> Tag</h2>
<p>To display a message in JavaScript, use:
<code>alert("Hello World!");</code>
</p>
</body>
</html>Output
Browser Output
This tag produces visible output.
Please use our Tryit Editor to view the actual result.
Browser Support
 Chrome |  Firefox |  Edge |  Safari |  Opera |  IE9+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅Yes | ✅Yes | ✅Yes | ✅Yes | ✅Yes | ✅Yes |
The <code> tag displays text in a monospace font. It does not apply syntax highlighting by itself. Often combined with <pre> for multi-line code blocks.
Notes
- For multi-line code, wrap
<code>inside a<pre>tag. - For semantic clarity, use
<kbd>,<samp>, or<var>when appropriate.
Conclusion
The <code> tag is essential for displaying small pieces of code or commands in a readable monospace format. It improves clarity and is widely supported across all browsers.
