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HTML q cite attribute

q cite attribute specifies the source URL of the citation.

Online Example

Specify the source URL of the quote:

Example
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>　-　<title>HTML: <q> cite attribute3codebox.com)</title>
</head>
<body>
<p>United Nations Children's Fund:
<q cite="http://www.un.org">
The United Nations Children's Fund is a major force in promoting a world in which children's rights are realized.
Our influence with global decision-makers and a wide range of partners at the grassroots level can turn some creative ideas into reality. This feature sets us apart from other world organizations and organizations working with children.
</p>　
</body>
</html>

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Browser Compatibility

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The cite attribute has no visual effect in a standard Web browser, but it can be used by screen readers.

Definition and Usage

The cite attribute specifies the source URL of the reference.

HTML 4.01 With HTML5Differences

None.

Syntax

<q cite="URL">

Attribute value

Value	Description
URL	Specify the source URL of the quote. Possible values: Absolute URL-Point to another website (for example href = "http://www.example.com/page.htm" Relative URL-Point to a file within a website (for example href = "page.htm")

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