<del>
Content removed from the document after publication, kept visible as a tracked change.
Baseline: Widely available · Edits
When to use it
Paired with ins for corrections where the record of what changed matters — changelogs, meeting minutes, errata.
When not to
For content that is merely no longer accurate (an old price) but wasn't an 'edit', use s instead.
Key attributes
datetime- when the edit was made
cite- URL explaining the change
Example
Tickets cost $50 $65.
<p>Tickets cost <del datetime='2026-06-01'>$50</del> <ins datetime='2026-06-01'>$65</ins>.</p>