HTML <q> cite Attribute

Specify the source URL of a quote:

<p>WWF's goal is to:
<q cite="http://www.wwf.org">
Build a future where people live in harmony with nature.</q>
We hope they succeed.</p>

Definition and Usage

The cite attribute specifies the source URL of a quote.

Attribute
cite	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

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")