<del>
Inline markup
Content that was removed; pairs with ins to show an edit history.
| How to write it | <del></del> |
|---|---|
| Closing tag | </del> |
| Void element | No — it must be closed |
| Common attributes | cite, datetime |
| Category | Inline markup |
How to read this
- Most tags come in pairs, opening and closing. Only tags with no content — img, br — are left unclosed.
- Writing </br> for a void element does nothing useful; the browser ignores it or adds an empty line.
- Appearance is CSS’s job. A tag says what something is; bold or italic is only the consequence.
- Choosing the tag that matches the meaning helps search engines and screen readers alike. Wrapping everything in div throws that information away.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the HTML <del> tag?
Content that was removed; pairs with ins to show an edit history.
Q. How do you write <del>?
As <del></del>. The opening <del> pairs with the closing </del>.
Q. Which attributes are common on <del>?
cite, datetime are the usual ones.
Q. What group does <del> belong to?
The inline markup group.