HTML blockquote cite Attribute

Definition and Usage

The cite attribute specifies the source url of the quotation.

Syntax

<blockquote cite="URL">

Syntax Example

<blockquote cite="http://www.1000sourcecodes.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")

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Browser Support

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.

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Example

Source	Output
<blockquote cite="http://www.1000sourcecodes.com/"> <p>The best things in life are free</p> </blockquote>	The best things in life are free