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HTML <q> cite Attribute

HTML q Tag Reference HTML <q> tag

Example

Specify the source URL of a quote:

<p>WWF's goal is to:
<q cite="http://www.wwf.org">
build a future where people live in harmony with nature</q>.
We hope they succeed.</p>

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Browser Support

The cite attribute has no visual effect in ordinary web browsers, but can be used by screen readers.

Definition and Usage

The cite attribute specifies the source URL of a quote.

Syntax

Attribute Values

Value	Description
URL	Specifies the source URL of the quote. Possible values: An absolute URL - points to another web site (like cite="http://www.example.com") A relative URL - points to a file within a web site (like cite="example.htm")

Value

Description

URL

Specifies the source URL of the quote.

Possible values:

An absolute URL - points to another web site (like cite="http://www.example.com")
A relative URL - points to a file within a web site (like cite="example.htm")

HTML <q> tag

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