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Spelling out HTML tags with Angle Brackets

Hi,

We hit this problem quite a bit when we try to explain how to use HTML tags. To prevent the engine from interpreting the angle brackets we often use a different type of bracket, and then tell the reader to substitute angle brackets. That is, we say ... please type:

[IMG SRC="http://www.foo.com/bspears_naked.jpg"]

and replace [ ] with < >

One way to avoid having to say this, is to put a space between the angle bracket and the tag data. It will show up OK, as in:

< IMG SRC="http://www.foo.com/bspears_naked.jpg" >

But the reader may misinterpret and stick in the spaces.

I found another way and that's to use <STRONG> and </STRONG> tags on either side of the each angle bracket, thus preventing interpretation by the HTML engine and not needing a space. I had to use this technique to type what I just did. Sneaky eh?

So I can say ... please type:

<IMG SRC="http://www.foo.com/bspears_naked.jpg">

Regards,
Geoff


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