The HTML <samp> element is an element intended to identify sample output from a computer program. It is usually displayed in the browser's default monotype font (such as Lucida Console).
| Content categories | Flow content, phrasing content, palpable content. |
|---|---|
| Permitted content | Phrasing content. |
| Tag omission | None, both the starting and ending tag are mandatory. |
| Permitted parents | Any element that accepts phrasing content. |
| Permitted ARIA roles | Any |
| DOM interface | HTMLElement |
Attributes
This element only includes the global attributes.
Example
Regular text, followed by sample output, and then regular text again.
<p>The diet-tracking app said: <samp>You're not eating your veggies</samp> and that was true</p>
Result
The diet-tracking app said: You're not eating your veggies. and that was true.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| WHATWG HTML Living Standard The definition of '<samp>' in that specification. |
Living Standard | |
| HTML5 The definition of '<samp>' in that specification. |
Recommendation | |
| HTML 4.01 Specification The definition of '<samp>' in that specification. |
Recommendation |
Note
A CSS rule can be defined for the samp selector to override the browser's default font face. Preferences set by the user might take precedence over the specified CSS.
See also
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