Introduction to <code>tag

The <code>HTML element is designed to present content in a manner that signifies a short fragment or snippet of computer code. When used, this element typically displays its contents in a monospace, or fixed-width, font to visually distinguish the text from surrounding content. The monospace font helps convey that the content within the <code>element is different from normal prose, making it easier for users to identify it as code.

Key Characteristics of the <code>Element

Semantic Meaning: The <code>element is a semantic HTML element, meaning it provides information about the type of content it contains. In this case, the <code>element signals that the enclosed text is a piece of computer code or a code-related term. This is beneficial for both human readers and machines, such as screen readers and search engines, which can better interpret the content's purpose.

Default Styling: By default, the <code>element is rendered using the user agent's default monospace font. This choice of font helps differentiate the code from regular text, providing a clear visual cue that enhances readability. However, the actual appearance can be influenced by CSS, allowing developers to customize the look to match their website's design.

Use Cases: The <code>element is ideal for inline code snippets, such as when referencing a variable, function, or a short piece of source code within a paragraph. It is commonly used in documentation, tutorials, technical writing, and any content that requires the display of code. For larger code blocks, the <pre>element is often combined with <code>to preserve whitespace and formatting.

Accessibility: Using the <code>element appropriately improves accessibility. Screen readers and other assistive technologies can provide additional context to users with disabilities, indicating that the text is code. This semantic use of HTML is a best practice in web development for creating inclusive and accessible content.

Syntax Highlighting: While the <code>0 element itself does not provide syntax highlighting, it can be combined with JavaScript libraries or CSS frameworks to apply colors and styles to different code elements (like keywords, strings, and comments) to improve readability further. This is particularly useful for websites or applications that provide technical documentation or educational content.

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        font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
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        background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(91, 46, 255), rgb(255, 48, 100));
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        padding: 60px 20px;
        text-align: center;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        position: sticky;
        top: 0;
        z-index: 1000;
        border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
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    header h1 {
        margin: 0;
        font-weight: 500;
        font-size: 2.8rem;
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        padding: 40px 20px;
        max-width: 1200px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        background-color: #fff;
        border-radius: 8px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
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    .code-container {
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        padding: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
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Global Attributes

AttributesDescription
accesskeySpecifies a shortcut key to activate or focus an element.
autocapitalizeControls whether and how text input is automatically capitalized.
classSpecifies one or more class names for the element, allowing CSS styling and JavaScript manipulation.
contenteditableSpecifies whether the content of an element is editable or not.
contextmenuSpecifies a context menu for the element.
dirDefines the text direction. Possible values are "ltr" (left-to-right), "rtl" (right-to-left), and "auto".
draggableSpecifies whether an element is draggable. Possible values are "true" or "false".
enterkeyhintSpecifies the action label or icon to be shown for the enter key on virtual keyboards.
hiddenIndicates that the element is not yet, or is no longer, relevant. The browser does not display elements that have the `hidden` attribute set.
idSpecifies a unique identifier for the element.
inputmodeProvides a hint to browsers for which virtual keyboard configuration to use when editing this element or its descendants.
isAllows you to specify the type of custom element.
langSpecifies the language of the element's content.
nonceA cryptographic nonce ("number used once") that can be used by Content Security Policy (CSP) to determine whether or not a given fetch will be allowed to proceed.
partSpecifies the element’s part in the shadow DOM.
slotAssigns a slot in a shadow DOM shadow tree.
spellcheckIndicates whether the element is subject to spell checking.
styleProvides inline CSS styling for the element.
tabindexSpecifies the tab order of the element.
titleAdds extra information about the element, displayed as a tooltip when hovering over the element.
translateSpecifies whether the content of the element should be translated. Possible values are "yes" or "no".
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