String.prototype.strike()
Deprecated
Avoid using this feature in new projects. HTML wrapper methods exist only for backwards compatibility. Use DOM APIs to create elements instead. This feature may be a candidate for removal from web standards or browsers.
Consider using the following features instead: DOM.
The strike() method of String values creates a string that embeds this string in a <strike> element (<strike>str</strike>), which causes this string to be displayed as struck-out text.
Note:
All HTML wrapper methods are deprecated and only standardized for compatibility purposes. For the case of strike(), the <strike> element itself has been removed from the HTML specification and shouldn't be used anymore. Web developers should use the <del> for deleted content or the <s> for content that is no longer accurate or no longer relevant instead.
Syntax
strike()
Parameters
None.
Return value
A string beginning with a <strike> start tag, then the text str, and then a </strike> end tag.
Examples
Using strike()
The code below creates an HTML string and then replaces the document's body with it:
const contentString = "Hello, world";
document.body.innerHTML = contentString.strike();
This will create the following HTML:
<strike>Hello, world</strike>
Warning:
This markup is invalid, because strike is no longer a valid element.
Instead of using strike() and creating HTML text directly, you should use DOM APIs such as document.createElement(). For example:
const contentString = "Hello, world";
const elem = document.createElement("s");
elem.innerText = contentString;
document.body.appendChild(elem);
Specifications
| Specification |
|---|
| ECMAScript® 2027 Language Specification # sec-string.prototype.strike |