HTML blockquote cite attribute
Examples
The following elements of blockquote cite attribute specifies the source of a quotation:
<blockquote cite="http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/index.html">
For 50 years, WWF has been protecting the future of nature. The world's leading conservation organization, WWF works in 100 countries and is supported by 1.2 million members in the United States and close to 5 million globally. WWF's unique way of working combines global reach with a foundation in science, involves action at every level from local to global, and ensures the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the needs of both people and nature.
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For 50 years, WWF has been protecting the future of nature. The world's leading conservation organization, WWF works in 100 countries and is supported by 1.2 million members in the United States and close to 5 million globally. WWF's unique way of working combines global reach with a foundation in science, involves action at every level from local to global, and ensures the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the needs of both people and nature.
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Browser Support
Mainstream browsers do not support the cite attribute. However, the search engines may use this property to get more information about references.
Definition and Usage
cite attribute specifies the source of a quotation.
Tip: The value of the property is enclosed in quotation marks and a link to the online document's URL, and (if possible) a reference to the exact location in the document.
grammar
<blockquote cite="URL">
Property Value
value | description |
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URL | URL reference sources. Possible values:
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