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HTML: <s> tag

The HTML <s> tag draws a horizontal line through text (i.e., strike-through). This tag is also commonly referred to as the <s> element. The <s> element renders text with a strike-through. It is used to indicate information that is no longer relevant or accurate. However, it is not recommended to use <s> to indicate document editing; for this purpose, it is recommended to use the <del> and <ins> elements.

Online Example

Text marked as no longer correct:

Example

!doctype html
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>HTML s tag usage (Basic Tutorial Website oldtoolbag.com)</title>
</head>
<body>
<s>Today39;s Special: Salmon/s> SOLD OUT
<span style="text-decoration:line-through;">Today's　Special:
　　Salmon</span>　SOLD　OUT
</body>
</html>

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Browser compatibility

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All major browsers support the <s> tag.

Definition and usage instructions for tags

The <s> tag is used to draw a horizontal line over text (also known as a strikethrough).

The <s> tag is used to mark incorrect, inaccurate, or unnecessary text.

The <s> tag should not be used to define substituted or deleted text. If you need to define substituted or deleted text, please use <del>tags.

HTML 4.01 and HTML5differences between

In HTML 4.01 In, the <s> element is deprecated and used to add strikethrough to text.

HTML5 The <s> element has been redefined and is now used to define incorrect text.

Global attributes

Support for the <s> tag Global attributes of HTML.

Event attributes

Support for the <s> tag HTML event attributes.

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