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HTML <q> cite Attribute

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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Definition and Usage

The cite attribute specifies the source URL of a quote.

Browser Support

Attribute
cite	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

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

Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5

NONE.

Syntax

<q cite="URL">

Attribute Values

Value

Description

URL

Specifies the source URL of the quote.

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")