HTML tt Tag

HTML <tt> Tag: Teletype Text (Deprecated)

The <tt> tag in HTML was used to display text in a monospace (teletype) font. However, it has been deprecated in HTML5. Instead, we now use CSS (font-family: monospace;) or the <code> and <pre> tags for displaying monospaced text.

1. Basic Syntax (Deprecated)

<p>This is <tt>monospace text</tt>.</p>

✅ Displays text in a teletype-style (monospace) font.
❌ It is not recommended because it's outdated.

2. Modern Alternative: CSS

Instead of <tt>, use CSS:

<p style="font-family: monospace;">This is monospace text.</p>

✅ Provides the same effect as <tt> but with modern styling.

3. Better Alternatives

Tag	Use Case	Example
<code>	Inline code formatting	<code>print("Hello")</code>
<pre>	Preformatted block of text	<pre>Code block</pre>
<kbd>	Keyboard input	Press <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>C</kbd>
font-family: monospace; (CSS)	Custom monospace text	p { font-family: monospace; }

4. Example Using <code> and <pre>

<p>Use the command: <code>npm install</code></p>

<pre>
function hello() {
  console.log("Hello, world!");
}
</pre>

✅ Better for coding and command-line text.

5. Conclusion

• <tt> is deprecated and should not be used.

• Use CSS (font-family: monospace;) or semantic HTML tags like <code>, <pre>, and <kbd> instead.

• The <code> tag is better for inline code, and <pre> is better for blocks of text.