HTML Tags

HTML Tag

The  tag in HTML is used to underline text.
Originally,  was purely stylistic, but in modern HTML5, it can also indicate non-emphatic text that should be stylistically different, such as proper names, misspelled words, or terms needing attention.
It is an inline element.

Syntax

html

<u>Underlined text here</u>

Attributes

Attribute	Description
class	Assigns one or more class names for styling.
id	Assigns a unique identifier to the element.
style	Adds inline CSS styles to customize appearance.
title	Provides additional information as a tooltip.

Example

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
  <title>U Tag Example</title>
  <style>
    .underline {
      text-decoration: underline;
      color: #1a237e;
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <h1>HTML <u> Tag Example</h1>
  <p>
    This is an <u class="underline" id="important-word" title="Underlined Text">underlined word</u> in a paragraph.
  </p>
  <p>
    Example: Please read the <u>Terms and Conditions</u> carefully.
  </p>
</body>
</html>

Output

Browser Output

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Browser Support

Chrome	Edge	Firefox	Safari	Opera	IE9+
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

The  tag visually underlines the text to make it stand out, often used for stylistic emphasis without implying semantic importance.

Notes

 is an inline element and does not create a new line.
Use CSS for additional styling (color, font weight, underline style).
In HTML5,  is recommended for non-emphatic stylistic text, not for emphasis (use  or  for that).
Avoid using  purely for emphasis, as it may be confused with hyperlinks.

Conclusion

The  tag is used to underline text, primarily for stylistic purposes.
It visually highlights content without changing semantic meaning, making it useful for names, special terms, or visually distinct text.

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