markupcode

noun
UK /ˈmɑːkʌp kəʊd/
US /ˈmɑːrkʌp koʊd/

Markup code is special words you put in a text to tell a computer how to show it.

The teacher showed us how to use markup code to make words bold on the web page.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The set of tags and symbols used to format a document so it displays correctly.

The programmer fixed the markup code so the headings appeared in the right size.

3. Instructions written in a markup language that describe the structure of content.

She checked the markup code to make sure every link worked.

4. A way of adding notes or labels to text so a machine can understand its parts.

The app converts your plain notes into markup code for the website.