whats the code for text areas where you type your HTML codes for other people to...copy i guess.

http://www.lissaexplains.com/html5.shtml#textarea

i tried that, but it didn't work.

oh wait. i see what i was doing.

thanks.

wait that doesn't work in my xanga.

i want to be able to put layout codes in them but it doesn't work.

Then simply try:
<textarea>CODE</textarea>

Remember that if you're using it in entries, make sure 'Edit HTML' is checked.