The HTML <s> tag

Definition and Usage

<s> tag to define text that is no longer correct, accurate, or relevant. This text will be displayed in a style with a line through it.

<s> The tag should not be used to define text that has been deleted in the document; use <del> tag.

See also:

HTML Tutorial:HTML Text Formatting

HTML DOM Reference Manual:S Object

Example

Text marked as no longer correct:

<p><s>Tickets remaining 16!</s></p>
<p>Sold Out!</p>

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Global Attributes

<s> The tag also supports Global Attributes in HTML.

event attributes

<s> The tag also supports Event Attributes in HTML.

Default CSS Settings

Most browsers will display the following default values <s> Element:

s {
  text-decoration: line-through;
}

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Browser Support

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