HTML pre Tag (original) (raw)

Last Updated : 28 May, 2026

The

 tag in HTML is used to display preformatted text exactly as written in the source code. It preserves spaces, line breaks, and indentation in the webpage.


 tag displays text in a preformatted style.
It preserves spaces, tabs, and line breaks.
It is commonly used for displaying code or formatted text.
Text inside 
 is usually shown in a monospace font.
HTML `





        This    is      preformatted
        text.
        It preserves spaces and
        line breaks exactly.




` 

 tag preserves the exact formatting, spaces, and line breaks of text.
It is useful for displaying code snippets, sample outputs, and formatted text.
Tags like , , , and  can be used with 
.
CSS can be applied to customize the appearance of 
 content.


**Note: The pre tag also supports the Event Attributes in HTML and Global Attributes in HTML.




Tag
Description




Defines sample output from a computer program



Defines a variable


 
Defines a piece of computer code.



Defines keyboard input


Using CSS with the 
 Tag
HTML `




        This    is      preformatted
        text.
        It preserves spaces and
        line breaks exactly.




`