HTML <ins> cite attribute
Definition and usage
cite
The attribute specifies the URL of the document that explains the reason for inserting/changing the text.
Example
A paragraph of inserted text, accompanied by a URL pointing to a document that explains why this text was inserted:
<p>This is a paragraph of text.<ins cite="why_inserted.htm">This is inserted text.</ins></p>
Syntax
<ins cite="URL">
Attribute value
Value | Description |
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URL |
Specifies the address of the document that explains the reason for inserting/changing the text. Possible values:
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Browser support
Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Opera |
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Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Opera |
Support | Support | Support | Support | Support |
Note:cite
Properties have no visual effect in ordinary web browsers, but can be used by screen readers.