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HTML <s> Tag


Example

Mark up text that is no longer correct:

<p><s>Only 50 tickets left!</s></p>
<p>SOLD OUT!</p>
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Definition and Usage

The <s> tag specifies text that is no longer correct, accurate or relevant. The text will be displayed with a line through it.

The <s> tag should not be used to define deleted text in a document, use the <del> tag for that.


Browser Support

Element
<s> Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Global Attributes

The <s> tag also supports the Global Attributes in HTML.


Event Attributes

The <s> tag also supports the Event Attributes in HTML.


Related Pages

HTML tutorial: HTML Text Formatting

HTML DOM reference: S Object


Default CSS Settings

Most browsers will display the <s> element with the following default values:

Example

s {
  text-decoration: line-through;
}
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