HTML <samp> Tag
Example
Define some text as sample output from a computer program in a document:
<p>Message from my computer:</p>
<p><samp>File not found.<br>Press F1 to continue</samp></p>
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Definition and Usage
The <samp> tag is used to define sample output from a computer program. The content inside is displayed in the browser's default monospace font.
Tip: This tag is not deprecated. However, it is possible to achieve richer effect by using CSS.
Also look at:
| Tag | Description |
|---|---|
| <code> | Define a piece of computer code |
| <kbd> | Defines keyboard input |
| <var> | Defines a variable |
| <pre> | Defines preformatted text |
Browser Support
| Element | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <samp> | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Global Attributes
The <samp> tag also supports the Global Attributes in HTML.
Event Attributes
The <samp> tag also supports the Event Attributes in HTML.
Related Pages
HTML tutorial: HTML Text Formatting
HTML DOM reference: Samp Object
Default CSS Settings
Most browsers will display the <samp> element with the following default values:
