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HTML5 cite tag, Definition of <cite> tag in html5
Posted on: September 6, 2010 at 12:00 AM
In this illustration we will inform you about the use of <cite>tag in html5

HTML5 cite tag, Definition of <cite> tag in html5

In this illustration we will inform you about the use of <cite> tag in html5. The <cite> tag is used for defining the title of work. The <cite> tag is an inline tag which indicates 'define a citation'. The text within the <cite> tag is shown in italic font style. The cite tag must have start and end tag.

There is a same name word attribute "cite" in the blockquote tag and serves same purpose as <cite> tag . But implementation of both is different , The <cite> tag contains title of the work and the "cite" attribute accepts only valid URL's. In this tag "tilte" attribute is used for defining the title to the Text within <cite>  </cite> tag.

Declaration Syntax:

<cite title="value">Text Here </cite>

Example: Citetag.html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>Example of cite tag</title>
</head>
<body>
 Do you
<cite title="This is created by gyan singh(September 1, 2010)">
Enjoy The cite tag </cite>
 HTML cite tag works!
</body>
</html>

Output:

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Difference between HTML5 and HTML4

There is the introductory tag in HTML5.

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