<ins>
Inline markup
Content added later — used when a document keeps its edit history visible.
| How to write it | <ins></ins> |
|---|---|
| Closing tag | </ins> |
| 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 <ins> tag?
Content added later — used when a document keeps its edit history visible.
Q. How do you write <ins>?
As <ins></ins>. The opening <ins> pairs with the closing </ins>.
Q. Which attributes are common on <ins>?
cite, datetime are the usual ones.
Q. What group does <ins> belong to?
The inline markup group.