The
<s>tag in HTML is used to define text that is no longer correct, accurate, or relevant but should not be deleted.
It visually renders text with a strikethrough line, similar to<del>, but<s>is meant for stylistic or factual changes rather than indicating document edits.
Syntax
<s>Text that is no longer accurate</s>Attributes
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| None | The <s> tag does not have any specific attributes. However, global attributes like class, id, and style can be used. |
Example
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>HTML <s> Tag Example</title>
</head>
<body>
<h2>HTML <s> Tag Example</h2>
<p>Original Price: <s>₹999</s> Now only ₹599!</p>
<p>Old information: <s>Registration closes on June 1.</s> Extended till June 10!</p>
</body>
</html>Output
Browser Output
There is a visible strikethrough line through the text, indicating that the information is outdated or no longer valid.
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Browser Support
 Chrome |  Firefox |  Edge |  Safari |  Opera |  IE9+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅Yes | ✅Yes | ✅Yes | ✅Yes | ✅Yes | ✅Yes |
The <s> tag is fully supported in all major browsers.
Notes
- Use
<s>when you want to show stylistically outdated or incorrect information, such as an old price or an outdated reference. - For marking deleted or removed text in document revisions, use the
<del>tag instead.
Conclusion
The <s> tag is a simple yet effective way to visually indicate that text content is obsolete or incorrect. It helps improve user clarity while keeping the content visible for reference.
