u
The u element is typically used to apply underline highlighting to the content of the element. This element is part of the highlighting domain. Use this element only when a more semantically appropriate element is not available. For example, for specific items such as GUI controls, use the uicontrol element.
Note: Style sheets can be used to format the u element differently, just like any other element can be restyled. Thus, it is not the case that content in u elements will necessarily be rendered as underlined.
Content models
See appendix for information about this element in OASIS document type shells.
Inheritance
+ topic/ph hi-d/u
Example 179. Example
<p>Beware: <u>overuse</u> <i>of</i> <b>highlighting</b> is
sometimes known as font-itis!</p>
Attributes
The following attributes are available on this element:
Universal attribute group and
outputclass.
Parent topic