Example
A text with a deleted part, and a new, inserted part:
<p>My favorite color is <del>blue</del> <ins>red</ins>!</p>
Definition and Usage
The <del> tag defines text that has been deleted from a document.
Browser Support
| Element | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <del> | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Tips and Notes
Tip: Also look at the <ins> tag to markup inserted text.
Tip: Use <del> and <ins> to markup updates and modifications in a document. Browsers will normally strike a line through deleted text and underline inserted text.
Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
NONE.
Attributes
| Attribute | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| cite | URL | Specifies a URL to a document that explains the reason why the text was deleted |
| datetime | YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ssTZD | Specifies the date and time of when the text was deleted |
Global Attributes
The <del> tag also supports the Global Attributes in HTML.
Event Attributes
The <del> tag also supports the Event Attributes in HTML.
Related Pages
HTML DOM reference: Del Object
Default CSS Settings
Most browsers will display the <del> element with the following default values:
HTML <del> cite Attribute
Example
A deleted text, with a URL to a document that explains why the text was deleted:
<p><del cite=”del_demo_cite.htm”>This text has been deleted</del></p>
Definition and Usage
The cite attribute specifies a URL to a document that explains the reason why the text was deleted.
Browser Support
| Attribute | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cite | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Note: The cite attribute has no visual effect in ordinary web browsers, but can be used by screen readers.
Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
NONE.
Syntax
<del cite=”URL“>
Attribute Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| URL | Specifies the address to the document that explains why the text was deleted.Possible values:
|
HTML <del> datetime Attribute
Example
A deleted text, with a date and time of when the text was deleted:
<p>
<del datetime=”2015-11-15T22:55:03Z”>This text has been deleted</del>
</p>
Definition and Usage
The datetime attribute specifies the date and time when the text was deleted.
Browser Support
| Attribute | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| datetime | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Note: The datetime attribute has no visual effect in ordinary web browsers, but can be used by screen readers.
Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
NONE.
Syntax
<del datetime=”YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ssTZD“>
Attribute Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ssTZD | The date and time of when the text was deleted.Explanation of components:
|