Summary -
In this topic, we described about the <del> tag along with detailed example.
Used for editorial deletion. <del> tag represents the deleted text. <del> tag used to markup the deleted text rather than just being deleted. <del> tag markup the text as strike through the text.
Markup of deleted text can be useful in determining differences between multiple versions. The tag can be specified like <del></del> with the "deleted" text inserted between the opening and closing tags. <del> element is nested element.
Syntax -
<del>.. text here.. </del>
Optional Attributes -
| Attribute | Description | Values |
|---|---|---|
| cite | Specifies the description link which can describe about the deletion. | URL. |
| datetime | Specifies the deletion date and time.This is optional. | YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ssTZD |
Example -
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>del tag text example.. </title>
</head>
<body>
<p>This is <del>deleted</del> text</p>
</body>
</html>
Output -
This is deleted text