HTML Tags
HTML <samp> Tag
The
<samp>tag is used to represent sample output from a computer program, system, or device.
Browsers typically display<samp>text in a monospace font, similar to how code or terminal output appears.
Syntax
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<samp>sample output</samp>Attributes
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| None | The <samp> tag has no unique attributes. It supports global and event attributes only. |
Example
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>HTML samp Tag Example</title>
</head>
<body>
<h2>HTML <samp> Tag Example</h2>
<p>Computer output may look like this:</p>
<p><samp>Error: File not found.</samp></p>
<p>Or a command result:</p>
<p><samp>Ping successful — 0% packet loss.</samp></p>
<p>Another example:</p>
<p><samp>Login failed. Try again.</samp></p>
</body>
</html>Output
Browser Output
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You will see system-style output text displayed in a monospace font, similar to terminal or console messages.Browser Support
Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Opera | IE9+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
There is visible output, so you can check it in the browser.
Use our TryIt Editor to see how monospace system-output formatting looks.
Notes
<samp>is for program/system output, while<kbd>is for user input, and<code>is for code examples.- Great for tutorials, documentation, and examples that simulate command-line output.
- You can style it with CSS to create a terminal-like appearance.
Conclusion
The <samp> tag helps display system-generated messages in a clear and semantic way.
It improves the readability of technical documentation and makes program outputs easy to identify.