W3Schools.com

HTML5 <del> cite Attribute

HTML5 del Tag Reference HTML5 <del> tag

Example

A deleted text, with a URL to a document that explains why the text was deleted:

<p><del cite="del_demo_cite.htm">This text has been deleted</del></p>

Try it yourself »

Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The cite attribute does not render as anything special in any of the major browsers.

Definition and Usage

The cite attribute specifies a URL to a document that explains the reason why the text was deleted.

Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5

None.

Syntax

<del cite="URL">

Attribute Values

Value Description
URL Specifies the address to the document that explains why the text was deleted.

Possible values:

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

HTML5 del Tag Reference HTML5 <del> tag
WEB HOSTING
Best Web Hosting
PHP MySQL Hosting
Best Hosting Coupons
UK Reseller Hosting
Cloud Hosting
Top Web Hosting
$3.98 Unlimited Hosting
Premium Website Design
WEB BUILDING
XML Editor - Free Trial!
FREE Website BUILDER
Best Website Templates Top CSS Templates
CREATE HTML Websites
EASY WEBSITE BUILDER
W3SCHOOLS EXAMS
Get Certified in:
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, PHP, and ASP
W3SCHOOLS BOOKS
New Books:
HTML, CSS
JavaScript, and Ajax
STATISTICS
Browser Statistics
Browser OS
Browser Display
SHARE THIS PAGE