How can the PHP code formatting be adjusted to prevent the forum software from interpreting it as HTML?

To prevent the forum software from interpreting PHP code as HTML, you can use PHP tags to encapsulate the code. This will ensure that the PHP code is executed as intended. Simply wrap your PHP code within `<?php ?>` tags to prevent any interference from the forum software.

&lt;?php
// Your PHP code here
echo &quot;Hello, World!&quot;;
?&gt;