HTML <ins> cite attribute

Definition and Usage

cite The attribute specifies the URL of the document that explains the reason for inserting/altering the text.

Example

A piece of inserted text with 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/altering 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 normal web browsers but can be used by screen readers.