Example A text with a deleted part and a new inserted part: <p>My favorite color is <del>blue</del> <ins>red...
Example
A text with a deleted part and a new inserted part:<p>My favorite color is <del>blue</del> <ins>red</ins>!</p> |
Definition and Usage
The <del> tag defines text that has been deleted from a document.Browser Support
The <del> tag is supported in all major browsers.
Note: None of the major browsers display the cite or datetime attribute correctly.
Differences Between HTML and XHTML
NONETips and Notes
Tip: Use it together with the <ins> tag to describe updates and modifications in a document.Optional Attributes
DTD indicates in which DTD the attribute is allowed. S=Strict, T=Transitional, and F=Frameset.| Attribute | Value | Description | DTD |
|---|---|---|---|
| cite | URL | Defines a URL to another document which explains why the text was deleted or inserted | STF |
| datetime | YYYY-MM-DD | Defines the date and time the text was deleted | STF |
Standard Attributes
| id, class, title, style, dir, lang, xml:lang |
Event Attributes
| onclick, ondblclick, onmousedown, onmouseup, onmouseover, onmousemove, onmouseout, onkeypress, onkeydown, onkeyup |
