HTML <s> tag is used to represent the range of content which is no longer accurate or relevant in some way. The text written between <s> (start) and </s> (end) tag, renders as a strike a line through the text.
Note: Do not confuse with <del> and <s> as <del> is used for the text which is deleted or removed from document and <s> represent the text which is no longer accurate.
Syntax
Example
<s> Write your content here.....</s>
Here are some details regarding the HTML <s> element:
| Display | Inline |
|---|---|
| Start tag/End tag | Both Start and End tag |
| Usage | Formatting |
Example
Example
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>HTML s tag</title>
<style>
body{
text-align: center;}
s{
color: green;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<h2>Example of s tag</h2>
<p><s>The last date of apply for online classes is 12/02/2019</s></p>
<p>The last date of apply for online classes is 13/03/2019</p>
</body>
</html>
Output:
Attribute:
Tag-specific attributes:
The <s> element does not have any particular attribute associated with it.
Global attribute:
The <s> tag facilitates the utilization of global attributes within HTML.
Event attribute:
The <s> tag enables the utilization of event attributes within HTML.
Supporting Browsers
| Element | Chrome | IE | Firefox | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
<s> |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |