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HTML <s> Tag


Example

Mark up text that is no longer correct:

<p><s>My car is blue.</s></p>
<p>My new car is silver.</p>
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Definition and Usage

The <s> tag specifies text that is no longer correct, accurate or relevant.

The <s> tag should not be used to define replaced or deleted text, use the <del> tag to define replaced or deleted text.


Browser Support

Element
<s> Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5

The <s> element was deprecated in HTML 4.01, and was used to define strikethrough text.

The <s> element is redefined in HTML5, and is now used to define text that is no longer correct.


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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