<samp>
Sample output from a program or system.
Baseline: Widely available · Inline text semantics
When to use it
For terminal output, error messages, and log lines — everything the computer said back.
When not to
Not for code you type (code) or keys you press (kbd).
Example
The build prints 3 files converted, 0 errors on success.
<p>The build prints <samp>3 files converted, 0 errors</samp> on success.</p>