HTML <ins> citeAttribute

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Examples

A piece of inserted text, with a URL pointing to a document that explains why the text was inserted:

<p>This is a text.
<ins cite="why_inserted.htm">This is a piece of inserted text.</ins></p>

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Browser Support

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The cite attribute has no visual effect in ordinary web browsers, but can be used by screen readers.

Definition and Usage

The cite attribute specifies a URL pointing to a document that explains why the text was inserted or modified.

Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5

None.

Syntax

<ins cite="URL">

Attribute Values

Value Description
URL Specifies the address of a document that explains why the text was inserted or modified.

Possible values:

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

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