HTML <ins> tag
The <ins> tag is used to define inserted texts within a document.
Type: Inline Element
Syntax of <ins> tag
<ins> Inserted text </ins>
Supported Browsers
| Tag | Chrome | Internet Explorer | Firefox | Safari | Opera Mini |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <ins> | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Full code example
<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> </head> <body> <p> The product costs <del> Rs.800 </del> <ins> Rs.599 </ins> </body> </html>
The product costs Rs.800 Rs.599
Attributes of <ins> tag
| Attribute | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cite | URL | It defines the URL of the document that explains why the texts are inserted or modified. |
| datetime | YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ssTZD | It defines the date and exact time when the texts was insterted. |
Example
<ins datetime="2026-02-01T14:30:00+05:30" Old text </ins>
Note that: These two attributes will not display on any ordinary web browser because they are only for machine readable metadata, screen readers, search engines.
More reference
The <ins> tag is not only making the text underline, it must also have semantic meaning defining why it is an inserted text. Usually it associates with the <del> tag to show the modification from the former value. It is mainly used to change the initial value like price, fare, clothes or any other objects.
Default CSS property of <ins> tag
ins { text-decoration: underline; }