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HTML blockquote cite Attribute


HTML blockquote Tag Reference HTML <blockquote> tag

Definition and Usage

The cite attribute specifies the source url of the quotation.

Syntax

<blockquote cite="URL">

Syntax Example

<blockquote cite="http://www.w3schools.com/">

Attribute Values

Value Description
URL The web resource/address that was the source of the quote.

Possible URL values:

  • An absolute URL - An URL with full address is required (like cite="www.example.com")


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

Note: Most browsers do not use this attribute in any way. However, search engines may use this attribute to get more information about the quoted element.


Example

Source Output
<blockquote cite="http://www.w3schools.com/"><p>
The best things in life are free</p></blockquote>

The best things in life are free



Try-It-Yourself Demos

blockquote cite attribute example
How use the cite attribute to specify the source of the quotation.


HTML blockquote Tag Reference HTML <blockquote> tag