Delete/Deletion. The <del> element represents a removal from the document. This element is often (but need not be) rendered with strike-through text. Often used along with ins.

Required Attributes

  • None.

Optional Attributes

  • del elements should not cross implied paragraph boundaries
  • cite can be used to specify the location (as a URI) of an explanation of why the deletion was made.
  • datetime can be used to specify when the deletion was made.
  • Common attributes

Example

<ul>
	<li><del>Go shopping</del></li>
	<li><del>refuel</del></li>
	<li>return home</li>
</ul>

Changes in HTML5

  • None.

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