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<samp>

The <samp> HTML element is used to enclose inline text which represents sample (or quoted) output from a computer program. Its contents are typically rendered using the browser's default monospaced font (such as Courier or Lucida Console).

Text and structure

Browser support

Feature Desktop Mobile
Chrome
Edge
Firefox
Safari
Chrome Android
Safari iOS
<samp>
1
12
1
≤4
18
≤3.2
1+Supported (version) Not supported ※Has note Sub-feature descriptions sourced from MDN Web Docs (CC BY-SA 2.5)

Syntax

HTML 
<p>Console output: <samp>Hello, World!</samp></p>
<p>Error:<samp> File not found</samp></p>

Live demo

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Use cases

  • Using <samp>

    The <samp> HTML element is used to enclose inline text which represents sample (or quoted) output from a computer program.

Cautions

  • May not be supported in older browsers.

Accessibility

  • Verify how this element is announced by screen readers.

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