HTML <u>Tag


Examples

Use the <u> tag to add an underline to the text:

<p>This is a <u>parragraph</u>.</p>

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Browser Support

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All major browsers support the <u> tag.


Definition and Usage

The <u> tag defines text that is different in style from regular text, such as misspelled words or proper nouns in Chinese.


Tips and Notes

Tip:Try to avoid using <u> to underline text, as users may confuse it with a hyperlink.

Note:The HTML5 specification recommends that developers try to use other elements instead of the <u> element.


Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5

In HTML, the <u> elementwas deprecated(The <u> element was used to define underline).

In HTML5, the <u> element was redefined; it defines text that differs from the normal text style, such as misspelled words or proper nouns in Chinese.


Global Attributes

<u> tag supportsHTML global attributes。


Event Attributes

<u> tag supportsHTML event attributes。

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