HTML <blockquote> cite attribute

HTML <blockquote> Tag

Definition and Usage

cite The attribute specifies the source of the cited content.

Tip:It is a good habit to always add the source of the citation if any.

Example

Part quoted from other sources:

<blockquote cite="http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/index.html">
For 50 years, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has been committed to protecting the future of nature.
As the world's leading conservation organization, WWF works in 100 countries, with support from 1.2 million members in the United States and nearly 5 million supporters worldwide.
</blockquote>

Try It Yourself

Syntax

<blockquote cite="URL">

Attribute Value

Value Description
URL

Specifies the source of the reference.

Possible values:

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

Browser Support

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cite Properties do not appear as any special style in any major browsers, but search engines can use it to obtain more information about the reference.

HTML <blockquote> Tag