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HTML q cite property

 HTML <q> Tag

q cite property specifies the source URL of the quote.

Online Example

Example
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head> - <title>HTML: <q> cite property3codebox.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 driving force for promoting a world where children's rights are realized.
Our influence on global decision-makers and a wide range of partners at the grassroots level enables us to turn some creative ideas into reality. This distinguishes us 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 ordinary web browsers, but 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

ValueDescription
URLSpecifies the source URL of the quotation.
Possible values:
Absolute URL-Points to another website (for example href =“ http://www.example.com/page.htm”)
Relative URL-Points to a file within a website (for example href =“ page.htm”)
 HTML <q> Tag