HTML <del> cite Attribute
Example
A deleted text, with a URL to a document that explains why the text was deleted:
<p><del cite="del_demo_cite.htm">This text has been deleted</del></p>
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Definition and Usage
The
cite attribute specifies a URL to a document that explains the reason why the text was deleted.
Browser Support
| Attribute | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cite | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Note: The
cite attribute has no visual effect in ordinary web browsers, but can be
used by screen readers.
Syntax
<del cite="URL">
Attribute Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| URL | Specifies the address to the document that explains why the text was deleted. Possible values:
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❮ HTML <del> tag
