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klutzmonger · 01-29-2002, 08:35 PM

This is a question I have as part of a assignment at school. I need at least two reply's. What is the HTML tag , used for? What is its name and what features it would add to a web page.

Thanks in advange for any replies.

Klutz_monger

DrZaius · 01-29-2002, 08:59 PM

Hi klutz_monger,

The U tag underlines the text it surrounds. For example,

Code:

<U>Hello there!</U>

would result in:

Code:

Hello there!

The same thing goes for which is bold, and which is italic. Hope that helps.

**mairving** · 01-29-2002, 09:27 PM

In addition, the tag is rarely used since it is pretty easy to confuse it with hyperlinks that are generally underlined. The tag while not officially deprecated, will soon be and be replaced by stylesheets.

Gabe · 01-30-2002, 12:34 AM

Sorry to argue here, but the tags have been deprecated by the W3C under the strict HTML 4.01 specification.

**mairving** · 01-30-2002, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gabe
Sorry to argue here, but the tags have been deprecated by the W3C under the strict HTML 4.01 specification.

Hey, that's what these forums are for. I am not suprised that they have been deprecated as they are rarely used. Of course, just because they have been deprecated doesn't mean they can't be used, i.e. font tags.

KuhnDog · 01-30-2002, 09:59 AM

I belive it is an underline tag.

Code
Hello Everyone
Output
Hello Everyone

Hope it could be some help

01-29-2002, 08:35 PM	#1
klutzmonger Member (5 bit) Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 17	HTML question This is a question I have as part of a assignment at school. I need at least two reply's. What is the HTML tag < U >, < /U > used for? What is its name and what features it would add to a web page. Thanks in advange for any replies. Klutz_monger Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Last edited by klutzmonger; 01-29-2002 at 08:38 PM.

01-29-2002, 08:59 PM	#2
DrZaius Member (13 bit) Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 7,030	Hi klutz_monger, The U tag underlines the text it surrounds. For example, Code: <U>Hello there!</U> would result in: Code: Hello there! The same thing goes for <B> which is bold, and <I> which is italic. Hope that helps. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ "A witty saying proves nothing." - Voltaire

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mairving Staff Premium Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 5,538	In addition, the <U> tag is rarely used since it is pretty easy to confuse it with hyperlinks that are generally underlined. The tag while not officially deprecated, will soon be and be replaced by stylesheets. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Want to Make $$$$ with your Computer? No Risk! Simply press shift-4 four times in a row

01-30-2002, 12:34 AM	#4
Gabe Member (7 bit) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 116	Sorry to argue here, but the tags have been deprecated by the W3C under the strict HTML 4.01 specification. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Last edited by Gabe; 01-30-2002 at 12:37 AM.

01-30-2002, 09:59 AM	#6
KuhnDog Member (8 bit) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Mexico Posts: 144	I belive it is an underline tag. Code Hello Everyone Output Hello Everyone Hope it could be some help Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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