HTML <kbd> Tag (original) (raw)

Last Updated : 28 May, 2026

The tag in HTML is used to represent keyboard input or keyboard shortcuts. It displays text in a way that indicates the user should press a key or combination of keys.

• tag is used to show keyboard input in HTML.
• It is commonly used for shortcut keys and commands.
• Browsers usually display text in a monospace font style.

**Syntax:

text content ...

**List of all phrase tag:

• ****:** is used to emphasize the text.
• ****:** is used to define an important text.
• ****:** encloses the computer code.
• ****:** defines a sample output text from a computer program.
• ****:** defines the text of keyboard input.
• ****:** defines the variable text.

**Example 1: This example describe the use of tag.

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GeeksforGeeks

<h3>HTML kbd Tag</h3>


<p>
    Open a new window using the
    keyboard shortcut
    <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>N</kbd>
</p>

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**Example 2: This example using tag with some CSS styles.

HTML `

GeeksforGeeks

<h2>HTML kbd Tag</h2>


<p>Open a new window using the
    keyboard shortcut
    <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>N</kbd>
</p>

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