HTML <ins> cite attribute

HTML <ins> tag

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>

Try it yourself

Syntax

<ins cite="URL">

Attribute value

Value Description
URL

Specifies the address of the document that explains the reason for inserting/changing the text.

Possible values:

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

Browser support

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Note:cite Properties have no visual effect in ordinary web browsers, but can be used by screen readers.

HTML <ins> tag