HTML <del> cite attribute

HTML <del> Tag

Definition and usage

cite The attribute specifies the URL of the document that explains the reason for the deletion of the text.

Example

A deleted text that sets a document's URL, which explains the reason for the deletion of the text:

<p><del cite="del_demo_cite.htm">This text has been deleted</del></p>

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Syntax

<del cite="URL">

Attribute value

Value Description
URL

Specifies the address of the document that explains the reason for the deletion of the explanatory text.

Possible values:

  • Absolute URL - points to another website (e.g., cite="http://www.example.com/page.html")
  • Relative URL - points to a page within the website (e.g., cite="page.html")

Browser support

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Note:In a regular web browser,cite Attributes have no visual effect, but screen readers can use them.

HTML <del> Tag