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HTML 5 <u> tag

Definition and Usage

The <u> tag defines underlined text. This tag is no longer supported in HTML 5.

Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML 5

The <u> element was deprecated in HTML 4.01, and are no longer supported in HTML 5

Tips and Notes

Tip: Be aware that users can confuse underline text with a hyperlink.

Tip: Use CSS to underline text.

Example

Source Output
A new version is <u>now available!</u> A new version is now available!

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