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<cite>

The <cite> HTML element is used to mark up the title of a creative work. The reference may be in an abbreviated form according to context-appropriate conventions related to citation metadata.

Text and structure

Browser support

Feature Desktop Mobile
Chrome
Edge
Firefox
Safari
Chrome Android
Safari iOS
<cite>
1
12
1
≤4
18
≤3.2
1+Supported (version) Not supported ※Has note Sub-feature descriptions sourced from MDN Web Docs (CC BY-SA 2.5)

Syntax

HTML 
<p>My favorite book is <cite>*Run, Melos</cite>!*.</p>
<blockquote>
  <p>I Am a Cat.</p>
  <footer>— <cite>I Am a Cat</cite>Natsume Sōseki</footer>
</blockquote>

Live demo

writetaitl

Cite element in write or work. taitl quote.

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quotetext and source

Blockquote within cite usesource explicit.

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workoverview

image / sound etcvarious make. taitl to cite usage.

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Use cases

  • Using <cite>

    The <cite> HTML element is used to mark up the title of a creative work.

Cautions

  • May not be supported in older browsers.

Accessibility

  • Verify how this element is announced by screen readers.

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