HTML5 & CSS3Tools and Tutorials
Tutorials, tools, and live experimentsOpen Tools

Tutorial Article

HTML <s> Tag

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 Attributes Attribute Description None The <s> tag [&hellip;]

Nov 2, 2025HTMLHTML TagsTutorials

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

AttributeDescription
NoneThe <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 &lt;s&gt; Tag Example</title>
</head>
<body>
  <h2>HTML &lt;s&gt; 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There is a visible strikethrough line through the text, indicating that the information is outdated or no longer valid.
Use our TryIt Editor to see the output

Browser Support

Chrome
Chrome		Firefox
Firefox		Edge
Edge		Safari
Safari		Opera
Opera		IE
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 when you want to show stylistically outdated or incorrect information, such as an old price or an outdated reference.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 tag is a simple yet effective way to visually indicate that text content is obsolete or incorrect.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.