`: The CODE Element`



  Last updated: 2026-09-12

  <code>The CODE Element
Marks a fragment of computer code, rendered in a monospace font by default.

Category Formatting
Content Model Phrasing content
Allowed Parents Any element that accepts phrasing content
Content Tag Yes — requires closing </code> tag
Status Standard

📝 Syntax
<code>code snippet</code>

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<code>
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✓ v12
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Supported in all major browsers


Tip： For multi-line code, wrap <code> inside <pre> to preserve line breaks and indentation.
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Category	Formatting
Content Model	Phrasing content
Allowed Parents	Any element that accepts phrasing content
Content Tag	Yes — requires closing `</code>` tag
Status	Standard

Browser	Chrome	Edge	Firefox	Safari	Opera
<code>	✓ v1	✓ v12	✓ v1	✓ v1	✓ v1
Supported in all major browsers

: The CODE Element

<code>The CODE Element

📝 Syntax

▶ Example

🌐 Browser Support

🏷️ Related Tags

💡 Related Cases

📚 Related Tutorials

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`: The CODE Element`