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HTML Standard attribute: cite

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The HTML cite attribute provides a URL which explains a quote, deleted text or inserted text. It applies to <blockquote>, <del>, <ins> and <q> elements. It has no visual effect in typical web browsers but can be used by screen readers.

 

Valid attribute values (when used with <blockquote>, <del>, <ins> elements) include:

 

Value

Description

URL

Source of quote, deletion or insertion

 


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