HTML Tag for Inserted Text
The <ins> element marks content that has been added to a document. Browsers commonly underline inserted text, but the semantic meaning is an insertion or revision.
<p>Meeting: <del>Tuesday</del> <span class="text-primary" ><ins</span>>Wednesday</ins></p>Meeting: Tuesday Wednesday
cite and datetime attributes Top ↑
<ins cite="change-log.html" datetime="2026-09-10">New wording</ins>Use cite for a resource that explains the edit and datetime for the time of insertion when that metadata is useful.
INS is not a generic underline tag Top ↑
If the goal is only visual underlining, use CSS text-decoration. Use <ins> when the fact that content was inserted matters.
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Frequently Asked Questions Top ↑
What does INS mean in HTML?
It marks content inserted into a document.
Does INS always appear underlined?
Browsers commonly underline it, but presentation can be changed with CSS.
Should INS be used just to underline text?
No. Use CSS for decorative underlining.
Can INS include datetime?
Yes.
Can DEL and INS be used together?
Yes. They are useful for showing removed and replacement content.
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