: The S Element
Last updated: 2026-09-12
<s>The S Element
Renders a strikethrough for text that is no longer accurate or relevant (e.g. a crossed-out price).
| Category | Formatting |
|---|---|
| Content Model | Phrasing content |
| Allowed Parents | Any element that accepts phrasing content |
| Content Tag | Yes — requires closing </s> tag |
| Status | Standard |
📝 Syntax
<s>strikethrough text</s>▶ Example
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🌐 Browser Support
| Browser |  Chrome |
 Edge |
 Firefox |
 Safari |
 Opera |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <s> | ✓ v1 | ✓ v12 | ✓ v1 | ✓ v1 | ✓ v1 |
| Supported in all major browsers | |||||
Tip： To mark text deleted from a document, use <del> which is semantically clearer than <s>.
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