HTML <del> Tag.
Definition and Usage
The <de>> tag defines text that has been deleted from a document.
Browser Support
Element | Chrome | Internet Explorer | Firefox | Safari | Opera |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
<del> | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
NONE.
Tips and Notes
Tip : Also look at the <ins> tag to markup inserted text.
Tip : Use <del> and <ins> to markup updates and modifications in a document. Browsers will normally strike a line through deleted text and underline inserted text.
Attributes
Attribute | Value | Description |
---|---|---|
cite | URL | Specifies a URL to a document that explains the reason why the text was deleted |
datetime | YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ssTZD | Specifies the date and time of when the text was deleted |
Default CSS Settings
Most browsers will display the <del> element with the following default values :
del { text-decoration: line-through; }
A del element is displayed like this:
Some deleted text.
Change the default CSS settings to see the effect.