HTML code Tag Generator Tool

What is the code tag?

The HTML <code> tag is used when you want to display code as "text" on the screen.
By wrapping with the <code> tag, you tell the browser "this is code! <div class="example">", allowing it to display the code as text.
This way, the browser does not execute the tag but displays it as text.
If you do not wrap it with <code>...</code>, the browser interprets the written code as actual code, so although <div class="example"> is written here (between the arrows below) →

← it will not be displayed as text.

Examples of what to wrap with the code tag

A part of a program (example: console.log('Hello');)
Shell commands (example: npm install)
HTML or CSS code snippets (example: <div class="example">)
Keyboard key names or shortcuts (example: Ctrl + C)
Other code fragments used in technical documents

Features and Functions of the code Tag

The enclosed part is displayed inline, so it does not disrupt the flow of the text.
It is displayed in a monospaced font, visually distinguishing the code portion.
When displaying HTML tags as-is, special characters (<, >, ", etc.) are escaped for display.
For displaying long multi-line code, it is usually used in combination with the <pre></pre> tag.

How to Use

Enter the text you want to enclose in the code tag in the input box below.
Press the "Generate code tag" button to generate the HTML code enclosed in the code tag.
The generated code will be displayed in the box below, and you can easily copy it using the "Copy" button.
Paste the copied code into your blog or HTML page and use it.

Enter the text you want to wrap in a code tag:

✅ Generated <code> tag

<code>console.log('Hello, world!');</code>

📘 Explanation & Extra Tips

The <code> tag is simple, but misusing it can lead to rendering issues or unexpected behavior. One common mistake is inserting HTML tags or special characters like <, >, or " directly without escaping them. In such cases, the browser may interpret the content as real HTML, which breaks the page layout or hides the code.

That’s why escaping special characters is so important. For example, writing <div> instead of

ensures that the browser displays the code instead of executing it. This tool helps by automatically converting special characters into safe HTML entities, allowing you to copy and paste worry-free.

The <code> tag is best suited for short inline code snippets that appear naturally within a sentence. If you want to display longer or multiline code, it’s recommended to use it in combination with <pre> so that indentation and line breaks are preserved.

In technical blogs and tutorials, proper use of tags like <code> and <pre> significantly improves readability and user experience. Use this tool to ensure safe, clear, and properly formatted code displays in your articles or documentation.