HTML 4 del Tag
Also see HTML5 <del> Tag.
This page is for the HTML 4 version of this element. For a more up to date version, see HTML5 <del> Tag.
The HTML del tag is used for markup of deleted text.
Markup of deleted text can be useful in determining differences between multiple versions of the same document. Browsers will normally strike a line through deleted text and underline inserted text.
Also see HTML ins tag for markup of inserted text.
Example
Attributes
| Attributes specific to this tag: | |
|---|---|
| Attribute | Description |
| cite | Indicates a source that should indicate the reason for the change. |
| datetime | Date and time of change. |
| Other Attributes: | |
| Attribute | Description |
| dir | Specifies the direction of the text |
| class | Document wide identifier. |
| id | Document wide identifier |
| lang | Language code |
| title | Specifies a title to associate with the element. Many browsers will display this when the cursor hovers over the element (similar to a "tool tip"). |
| style | Inline style (CSS) |
| onclick | Intrinsic event (see event handlers) |
| ondbclick | Intrinsic event (see event handlers) |
| onmousedown | Intrinsic event (see event handlers) |
| onmouseup | Intrinsic event (see event handlers) |
| onmouseover | Intrinsic event (see event handlers) |
| onmousemove | Intrinsic event (see event handlers) |
| onmouseout | Intrinsic event (see event handlers) |
| onkeypress | Intrinsic event (see event handlers) |
| onkeydown | Intrinsic event (see event handlers) |
| onkeyup | Intrinsic event (see event handlers) |
Try it Yourself!
Modify the code below, then click Update. See below for attributes.
HTML5 Tags
The information on this page is based on HTML version 4.01. Most modern browsers now support HTML5.
See HTML5 <del> Tag for the HTML5 version of the above element.
See this list of HTML tags for the latest list of HTML elements.