HTML <cite> Tag
Tag cite is the topic of today’s post. With reasonable faith, it will satisfy the educational demands.
The HTML <cite> tag is used to indicate a reference to a creative work or a quote from a person in a document. It is used to define the title of a work or the name of the author or publisher, and it typically appears within a block of text or in conjunction with other citation-related HTML elements.
Use the <cite> tag to specify the title of work:
Example:
Here is another example of the cite tag with CSS:
Example:
Uses and Definition
Among other things, <cite> tag is used to describe the title of creative works (for example, books, poems, songs, movies, paintings, sculptures, etc.) when it comes to Tag cite.
Traditionally, italicized text appears in the <cite> element.
Browser Compatibility
| Element |  |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <cite> | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Event Attributes
Event Attributes can also be specified in HTML with the <cite> tag.
Global Attributes
In HTML, the <cite> tag also accepts Global Attributes.
CSS Settings By Default
A default value will be displayed by the majority of browsers for the <cite> element:
font-style: italic;
}
Importance of HTML cite tag
The HTML <cite> tag is important because it provides a standardized way to indicate a citation or reference within a document, helping to ensure that the source of information is clear and unambiguous to readers. Here are a few reasons why the <cite> tag is useful:
- By using the <cite> tag, authors can make it clear to readers which parts of a document are original content and which are quotes or references to other works.
- For readers who use assistive technologies such as screen readers, the <cite> tag can help to ensure that they understand the context of the information being presented and the source of the information.
- By using the <cite> tag consistently throughout a document, authors can help to ensure that the formatting and presentation of citations and references is consistent and predictable.
- Search engines use structured data to understand the content of web pages, and including the <cite> tag can help to provide additional context and information about the content of a page, potentially improving its search engine ranking.
