HTML cite attribute
cite
The purpose of the HTML cite attribute is to specify the URL which points to the source document or message.
Supported elements
HTML cite attribute supports blockquote, del, ins, q elements.
Syntax
<blockquote cite="value">..............</blockquote>
Type of value
URL.
Value
A URL.
Default value
There is no default value.
Supported doctypes
HTML 4.01 strict, HTML 4.01 transitional, HTML 4.01 frameset.
Example of HTML cite attribute with blockquote
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Example of HTML cite attribute with blockquote.
Example of HTML cite attribute with q
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Example of HTML cite attribute with q.
Example of HTML cite attribute with ins and del
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Example of HTML cite attribute with ins and del.
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