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 <ins> tag defines a text that has been inserted into a document.
Tip: Also look at the <del> tag to markup deleted text.
Browsers will normally strike a line through deleted text and underline inserted text.
Browser Support
| Element | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <ins> | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Tips and Notes
Tip: Use <ins> together with <del> to markup updates and modifications in a document.
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 inserted/changed |
| datetime | YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ssTZD | Specifies the date and time when the text was inserted/changed |
Global Attributes
The <ins> tag also supports the Global Attributes in HTML.
Event Attributes
The <ins> tag also supports the Event Attributes in HTML.
Related Pages
HTML DOM reference: Ins Object
HTML <ins> cite Attribute
Example
An inserted text, with a URL to a document that explains why the text was inserted:
<p>This is a text.
<ins cite=”why_inserted.htm”>This is an inserted text.</ins></p>
Definition and Usage
The cite attribute specifies a URL to a document that explains the reason why the text was inserted/changed.
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
<ins cite=”URL“>
Attribute Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| URL | Specifies the address to the document that explains why the text was inserted/changed.Possible values:
|
HTML <ins> datetime Attribute
Example
An inserted text, with a date and time of when the text was inserted:
<p>This is a text.
<ins datetime=”2015-09-15T22:55:03Z”>This is an inserted text.</ins></p>
Definition and Usage
The datetime attribute specifies the date and time of when the text was inserted/changed.
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
<ins datetime=”YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ssTZD“>
Attribute Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ssTZD | Specifies the date and time of when the text was inserted/changed.Explanation of components:
|
