Text Formatting
HTML <del> Tag
The <del> tag defines text that has been deleted from a document. Browsers will usually strike a line through deleted text.
Definition and Usage
The <del> tag defines text that has been deleted from a document. Browsers will usually strike a line through deleted text.
Standard Syntax:
<del>...</del>Interactive ExampleRunnable
HTML <del> Example
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<div style="font-family: system-ui, sans-serif; padding: 16px; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; color: #0f172a;">
<p>My favorite color is <del>blue</del> <ins>red</ins>!</p>
</div>Attributes for <del>
2 Supported Attributes| Attribute | Values | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| cite | URL | none | Specifies a URL to a document that explains the reason why the text was deleted/changed |
| datetime | YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ssTZD | none | Specifies the date and time of when the text was deleted/changed |
Global Attributes
The <del> tag also supports the standard global attributes in HTML, including class, id, style, title, hidden, and data-*.
Event Attributes
The <del> tag supports event attributes in HTML, such as onclick, onmouseover, onfocus, and more.
Browser Compatibility
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