What is HTML <q> cite Attribute

Definition and Usage

The cite attribute specifies the source URL of a quote.

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

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")

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")