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HTML <blockquote> cite Attribute

HTML blockquote Tag Reference HTML <blockquote> tag

Example

A quotation with a cite attribute that specifies the source of the quotation:

<blockquote cite="http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Quotations">
Life itself is a quotation, quotation is not life.
</blockquote>

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Browser Support

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The cite attribute has no visual effect in ordinary web browsers, but can be used by search engines to get more information about the quotation.

Definition and Usage

The cite attribute specifies the source of a quotation.

Tip: It's a good habit to always add the source of a quotation, if any.

Syntax

<blockquote cite="URL">

Attribute Values

Value Description
URL The source of the quotation.

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 blockquote Tag Reference HTML <blockquote> tag
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