HTML samp element

The <samp> HTML element is used to enclose inline text which represents sample (or quoted) output from a computer program. Its contents are typically rendered using the browser’s default monospaced font (such as Courier>) or Lucida Console).

You can use a CSS rule to override the browser’s default font face for the <samp> element; however, it’s possible that the browser’s preferences may take precedence over any CSS you specify.

The CSS to override the default font face would look like this:

Note: If you need an element which will serve as a container for output generated by your website or app’s JavaScript code, you should instead use the <output> element.