# Text decoration

Adds or removes lines on text, like underlines.

## What does `text-decoration` do?

`text-decoration` adds or removes lines on text, like the underline on links or a line through a discounted price.

```css
.old-price { text-decoration: line-through; }
nav a { text-decoration: none; }
```

Level: Apprentice · [More CSS terms at this level](https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/subjects/css/apprentice)

Updated: September 27, 2026

Source: https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/text-decoration