: The U Element
Last updated: 2026-09-12
<u>The U Element
Adds an underline without emphasis, often used for misspelled words or proper names needing visual distinction.
| Category | Formatting |
|---|---|
| Content Model | Phrasing content |
| Allowed Parents | Any element that accepts phrasing content |
| Content Tag | Yes — requires closing </u> tag |
| Status | Standard |
📝 Syntax
<u>underlined text</u>▶ Example
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🌐 Browser Support
| Browser |  Chrome |
 Edge |
 Firefox |
 Safari |
 Opera |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <u> | ✓ v1 | ✓ v12 | ✓ v1 | ✓ v1 | ✓ v1 |
| Supported in all major browsers | |||||
Tip： Underlines are easily confused with links; prefer CSS unless there is a real semantic need for <u>.
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