The HTML <ins> element represents a range of text that has been added to a document.
| Content categories | Phrasing content or flow content. |
|---|---|
| Permitted content | Transparent. |
| Tag omission | None, both the starting and ending tag are mandatory. |
| Permitted parents | Any element that accepts phrasing content. |
| Permitted ARIA roles | Any |
| DOM interface | HTMLModElement |
Attributes
This element includes the global attributes.
cite- This attribute defines the URI of a resource that explains the change, such as a link to meeting minutes or a ticket in a troubleshooting sytem.
datetime- This attribute indicates the time and date of the change and must be a valid date with an optional time string. If the value cannot be parsed as a date with an optional time string, the element does not have an associated time stamp.
Examples
<ins>This text has been inserted</ins>
Result
This text has been inserted
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| WHATWG HTML Living Standard The definition of '<ins>' in that specification. |
Living Standard | |
| HTML5 The definition of '<ins>' in that specification. |
Recommendation | |
| HTML 4.01 Specification The definition of '<ins>' in that specification. |
Recommendation |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | (Yes) | 1.0 (1.7 or earlier) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) |
See also
<del>element for marking deletion into a document