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HTML <blockquote> cite Attribute

HTML <blockquote> Tag

Example

The cite attribute in this blockquote element specifies the source of the quotation:


Browser Support

None of the major browsers support the cite attribute. However, search engines may use this attribute to gather more information about the quotation.


Definition and Usage

The cite attribute specifies the source of a quotation.

Tip: The value of this attribute is a URL enclosed in quotes, pointing to an online document, and possibly the exact location of the quotation within that document.


Syntax

Attribute Values

Value Description
URL The URL of the source of the quotation. Possible values: Absolute URL - points to another site (e.g., href="http://www.example.com/song.ogg")<br>Relative URL - points to a file within the site (e.g., href="song.ogg")

HTML <blockquote> Tag

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