You may do it this way using open/close bracket {}
<?php
if ( 1==2) {
?>
<textarea>
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</textarea>
<?php } ?>
In general rules you need to enclose all the if else
statement using php tag and the html outside it. You may also use echo.
<?php if ( condition ) { ?>
<!-- your html goes here -->
<?php } else { ?>
<!-- another html goes here -->
<?php } ?>
Example with the use of echo (using ony one php tag to open/close the block)
<?php if ( condition ) {
echo "<p>Some text content</p>";
} else {
echo "<p>Another text content</p>";
} ?>
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