<tt>
tt tag
The <tt>
tag in HTML, short for "teletype" or "typewriter text," was used to render text in a monospaced font. It has been deprecated in favor of using <code>
, <pre>
, or CSS properties like font-family: monospace
.
Syntax
<tt>monospaced text</tt>
tt
Demo
Enter the following at the telnet command prompt: set local echo
The telnet client should display: Local Echo is on
<p>
Enter the following at the telnet command prompt: <code>set local echo</code>
<br />
The telnet client should display: <tt>Local Echo is on</tt>
</p>
Attributes
This element only supports global attributes, which are common to all HTML elements.
Conclusion
The <tt>
tag, previously used to present monospaced text, is now obsolete. Modern replacements include <code>
for inline code, <pre>
for preformatted text, or CSS properties like font-family: monospace
. These alternatives provide better semantic meaning and accessibility. It is recommended to avoid using <tt>
and instead utilize these modern methods for displaying monospaced text.
<time>
The HTML <time> element indicates a specific date or time, enabling semantic markup for date and time values that browsers and search engines can utilize for improved data interpretation.
<u>
The HTML <u> element underlines text, used to highlight or distinguish it. However, CSS is now commonly used for this styling purpose instead.