The <PRE> tag is used to display pre-formatted text without losing the original layout.

Syntax and Usage

<PRE>...text...</PRE>

To keep the formatting of text exactly as it is typed, simply enclose the text in <PRE> and </PRE> tags. This displays all spaces and carriage returns (line breaks) exactly as they appear between the tags.

Known Issues

None.

Example

Shall I part my hair behind? Do I
   dare to eat a peach?
I shall wear white flannel trousers,
   and walk upon the beach.
- TS Eliot, 'The Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock'

Further Information

• Using <PRE> in the h2g2 Edited Guide
• The GuideML Clinic